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Davidson

North Carolina · 15,106 residents · 6.489 sq mi
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Davidson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,144. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 7,967 residents. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $439,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 132% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,106
+112%since 2000
from 7,139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,328 / sq mi
+112%since 2000
from 1,100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+26%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K6K10K13K17K1990201020202024Davidson
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,144
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,370 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,532
+89%since 2000
from $31,571 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$439,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,297
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $718 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+7%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(6,234)
Black8.1%(579)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(163)
Asian1.3%(92)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.8%(1,916)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(12,436)
Black4.9%(746)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(823)
Asian3.3%(503)
Other2.5%(383)
Diversity Score36.9%(5,575)
Diversity Score
37
+38%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.7%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Davidson, North Carolina?

Davidson, North Carolina has about 15,106 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Davidson, North Carolina earns about $131,144 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 $439,100, and the typical rent is about $1,297 a month.

How educated are people in Davidson, North Carolina?

About 73.8% 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 11,060 residents, a change of about 273 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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