Bahama (/bəˈheɪmə/ bə-HAY-mə)[1] is an unincorporated community in northern Durham County, North Carolina, United States.

Prior to European colonization, the present location of Bahama and the surrounding upper Neuse River basin were home to native peoples including the Eno, Shakori, and Adshusheer.

[2] The settlement was subsequently known by various names, including Balltown, Round Hill, and Hunkadora.

The latter two names specifically referred to the community centered on the post office founded by William Horner in 1832.

About 87.7% of the population is white, 10.3% African-American, 0.2% American Indian, 0.5% Asian, 1.2% Hispanic, and 0.6% of other races.