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Davis

North Carolina · 311 residents · 2.182 sq mi
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Davis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $164,700. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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
311
+9%since 2019
from 285 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
143 / sq mi
+9%since 2019
from 131 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+7%since 2019
from 40.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
198272347421495201020202024Davis
2024261
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,583
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $46,167 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,658
+10%since 2019
from $27,958 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 22.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $145,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 84.7% in 2019
10.4% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+32%since 2019
from 3.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(285)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(300)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2019
from 14.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+20%since 2019
from 25.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 87.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2019
from 53.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 46.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 37.5% in 2019
Female
68.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 62.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Davis, North Carolina?

Davis, North Carolina has about 311 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Davis, North Carolina earns about $39,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Davis, North Carolina expensive?

In Davis, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $164,700.

How educated are people in Davis, North Carolina?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Davis, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Davis, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of people in Davis, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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