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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Davidson

North Carolina · 7,139 residents · 6.489 sq mi
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Davidson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,370. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 76% since 1990. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $244,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 100% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,139
+76%since 1990
from 4,046 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,100 / sq mi
+76%since 1990
from 624 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
31.3
+20%since 1990
from 26.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K6K10K13K17K1990201020202024Davidson
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,370
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,259 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,571
+112%since 1990
from $14,860 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.0%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,700
+70%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $109,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $467 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.3%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.7% in 1990
20.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+12%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(3,395)
Black15.8%(639)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(29)
Asian0.3%(12)
Diversity Score35.2%(1,422)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(6,234)
Black8.1%(579)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(163)
Asian1.3%(92)
Diversity Score26.8%(1,916)
Diversity Score
27
−24%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.6%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 52.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.9%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 84.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
25.5%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 23.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+8%since 1990
from 18.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Davidson, North Carolina?

Davidson, North Carolina has about 7,139 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Davidson, North Carolina?

The typical household in Davidson, North Carolina earns about $78,370 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Davidson, North Carolina expensive?

In Davidson, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $244,700, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Davidson, North Carolina?

About 61.6% of adults age 25 and over in Davidson, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Davidson, North Carolina?

About 6.0% of people in Davidson, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Davidson, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Davidson, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,093 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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