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Davidson County

North Carolina · 168,930 residents · 553.178 sq mi
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Davidson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,454. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $149,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
168,930
+15%since 2000
from 147,246 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
305 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 266 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+16%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
122K136K150K164K178K1990201020202024Davidson County
2024173K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,454
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,640 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,616
+42%since 2000
from $18,703 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+25%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(126,158)
Black9.1%(13,389)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(4,765)
Asian0.8%(1,188)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.8%(43,914)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(129,487)
Black9.4%(15,839)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(13,902)
Asian1.4%(2,440)
Other2.4%(4,045)
Diversity Score46.6%(78,645)
Segregation Score45.2%(76,395)
Diversity Score
47
+56%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
45
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+75%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Davidson County, North Carolina?

Davidson County, North Carolina has about 168,930 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Davidson County, North Carolina earns about $50,454 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Davidson County, North Carolina expensive?

In Davidson County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $149,500, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Davidson County, North Carolina?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Davidson County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Davidson County, North Carolina?

About 15.2% of people in Davidson County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Davidson County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Davidson County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 42,253 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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