Durham, North Carolina
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Overview
Situated in Durham, North Carolina, Costco functions as a key wholesale club serving the broader regional population. The wholesale retail destination plays a meaningful role in the area's commercial and civic landscape, anchoring a network of nearby communities. A closer look at the reachable population within 30 minutes reveals the reach and importance of this destination.
Population catchment
Approximately 698,146 residents live within a 30-minute drive of Costco, spread across 19 distinct incorporated communities. Durham, with a population of 283,506, is the dominant community in the catchment area, accounting for 41% of the reachable population. Following Durham, Cary adds 174,721 residents, while Chapel Hill contributes 61,960, broadening the demographic base of the area. This concentration highlights the demographic weight of the primary population center relative to smaller surrounding communities.
Regional dependence
Regional dependence is evident in the demographic profile surrounding Costco. With 14 of 19 communities registering populations under 25,000, many residents travel beyond their home communities for services available at or near Durham. Costco benefits from this travel pattern, serving as a practical destination for a dispersed population base across North Carolina.
Geographic interpretation
Geographically, the communities within 30 minutes of Costco form a urban corridor. Multiple communities exceed 50,000 residents, creating a densely populated corridor with significant commercial and residential activity. Durham dominates the population landscape, and the surrounding communities create a concentrated distribution. A median population of 8,397 among the catchment communities suggests that substantially smaller communities are the norm, with only a few larger population centers. This settlement pattern influences commuting behavior and access to regional destinations throughout North Carolina.
Identifiers: city · town · CDP
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Durham (city), NC | 283,506 |
| 2 | Cary (town), NC | 174,721 |
| 3 | Chapel Hill (town), NC | 61,960 |
| 4 | Apex (town), NC | 58,780 |
| 5 | Morrisville (town), NC | 29,630 |
| 6 | Carrboro (town), NC | 21,295 |
| 7 | Mebane (city), NC | 17,797 |
| 8 | Graham (city), NC | 17,157 |
| 9 | Hillsborough (town), NC | 9,660 |
| 10 | Butner (town), NC | 8,397 |
| 11 | Creedmoor (city), NC | 4,866 |
| 12 | Haw River (town), NC | 2,252 |
| 13 | Governors Club (CDP), NC | 1,969 |
| 14 | Governors Village (CDP), NC | 1,512 |
| 15 | Gorman (CDP), NC | 1,104 |
| 16 | Rougemont (CDP), NC | 1,001 |
| 17 | Stem (town), NC | 960 |
| 18 | Efland (CDP), NC | 852 |
| 19 | Carolina Meadows (CDP), NC | 727 |
Hospital
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Duke University Hospital Emergency Room in Durham, North Carolina serves as a critical healthcare facility for the surrounding region. Located in North Carolina, this hospital draws visitors and residents from a wide catchment area that spans multiple incorporated communities. Understanding the population base within a 30-minute drive helps illustrate the regional significance of this location and the communities it connects.
Population catchment
Within a 30-minute drive of Duke University Hospital Emergency Room, approximately 1,167,529 people reside across 20 incorporated places. The largest nearby community, Raleigh, contributes 467,665 residents to this total, making up about 40% of the area's population. The next largest communities are Durham (283,506) and Cary (174,721), which together contribute an additional 458,227 residents to the catchment. The population distribution across these communities provides insight into the density and structure of the region.
Regional dependence
Many of the communities near Duke University Hospital Emergency Room are relatively small, with 15 out of 20 falling below 50,000 residents. These smaller towns depend on proximity to Raleigh and regional destinations like Duke University Hospital Emergency Room for everyday needs ranging from retail to medical care. This interdependence between small communities and larger centers is a defining feature of the area's geography.
Geographic interpretation
The demographic profile of the Duke University Hospital Emergency Room catchment area reveals a urban landscape. Multiple communities exceed 50,000 residents, creating a densely populated corridor with significant commercial and residential activity. Population concentration around Raleigh points to a concentrated regional structure where access to amenities tends to correlate with proximity to the largest communities. With a median population of 9,028 across the nearby communities, the typical incorporated place is substantially smaller than the area's largest city. This geographic context is essential for understanding the practical reach of Duke University Hospital Emergency Room.
Identifiers: city · town · CDP
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raleigh (city), NC | 467,665 |
| 2 | Durham (city), NC | 283,506 |
| 3 | Cary (town), NC | 174,721 |
| 4 | Chapel Hill (town), NC | 61,960 |
| 5 | Apex (town), NC | 58,780 |
| 6 | Morrisville (town), NC | 29,630 |
| 7 | Carrboro (town), NC | 21,295 |
| 8 | Mebane (city), NC | 17,797 |
| 9 | Graham (city), NC | 17,157 |
| 10 | Hillsborough (town), NC | 9,660 |
| 11 | Butner (town), NC | 8,397 |
| 12 | Creedmoor (city), NC | 4,866 |
| 13 | Swepsonville (town), NC | 2,445 |
| 14 | Haw River (town), NC | 2,252 |
| 15 | Governors Club (CDP), NC | 1,969 |
| 16 | Governors Village (CDP), NC | 1,512 |
| 17 | Gorman (CDP), NC | 1,104 |
| 18 | Rougemont (CDP), NC | 1,001 |
| 19 | Stem (town), NC | 960 |
| 20 | Efland (CDP), NC | 852 |
Overview
Situated in Durham, North Carolina, Target functions as a key retail store serving the broader regional population. The major retail destination plays a meaningful role in the area's commercial and civic landscape, anchoring a network of nearby communities. A closer look at the reachable population within 30 minutes reveals the reach and importance of this destination.
Population catchment
Approximately 685,401 residents live within a 30-minute drive of Target, spread across 18 distinct incorporated communities. Durham, with a population of 283,506, is the dominant community in the catchment area, accounting for 41% of the reachable population. Following Durham, Cary adds 174,721 residents, while Chapel Hill contributes 61,960, broadening the demographic base of the area. This concentration highlights the demographic weight of the primary population center relative to smaller surrounding communities.
Regional dependence
Regional dependence is evident in the demographic profile surrounding Target. With 13 of 18 communities registering populations under 25,000, many residents travel beyond their home communities for services available at or near Durham. Target benefits from this travel pattern, serving as a practical destination for a dispersed population base across North Carolina.
Geographic interpretation
Geographically, the communities within 30 minutes of Target form a urban corridor. Several communities in the catchment surpass 50,000 people, pointing to a well-developed urban or suburban area with established infrastructure. Durham dominates the population landscape, and the surrounding communities create a concentrated distribution. A median population of 6,752 among the catchment communities suggests that substantially smaller communities are the norm, with only a few larger population centers. This settlement pattern influences commuting behavior and access to regional destinations throughout North Carolina.
Identifiers: city · town · CDP
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Durham (city), NC | 283,506 |
| 2 | Cary (town), NC | 174,721 |
| 3 | Chapel Hill (town), NC | 61,960 |
| 4 | Apex (town), NC | 58,780 |
| 5 | Morrisville (town), NC | 29,630 |
| 6 | Carrboro (town), NC | 21,295 |
| 7 | Mebane (city), NC | 17,797 |
| 8 | Hillsborough (town), NC | 9,660 |
| 9 | Butner (town), NC | 8,397 |
| 10 | Briar Chapel (CDP), NC | 5,108 |
| 11 | Creedmoor (city), NC | 4,866 |
| 12 | Fearrington Village (CDP), NC | 2,557 |
| 13 | Governors Club (CDP), NC | 1,969 |
| 14 | Governors Village (CDP), NC | 1,512 |
| 15 | Gorman (CDP), NC | 1,104 |
| 16 | Stem (town), NC | 960 |
| 17 | Efland (CDP), NC | 852 |
| 18 | Carolina Meadows (CDP), NC | 727 |