Davidson County, NC Demographics
What is the population of Davidson County?
There are 347,370 residents in Davidson County, with a median age of 40. Of this, 48.6% are males and 51.4% are females. US-born citizens make up 90.27% of the resident pool in Davidson County, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.9%. Additionally, 4.83% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 309,264 people in Davidson County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 347,370 | 1.0% |
| Male Population | 168,838 | 0.7% |
| Female Population | 178,532 | 1.2% |
Male Population 48.6%
Female Population 51.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | -2.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 313,570 | 0.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 17,018 | 9.9% |
| Not Citizen | 16,782 | 1.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 90.27%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.9%
Not Citizen 4.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 932 | 5.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 16,222 | -13.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 10,699 | -3.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 6,688 | -0.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 309,264 | 2.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.27%
Moved from Same County 4.72%
Moved from Same State 3.11%
Moved from Different State 1.95%
Same House as Last Year 89.95%
What are the employment statistics in Davidson County?
White-collar workers make up 72.36% of the working population in Davidson County, while blue-collar employees account for 27.64%. There are also 31,450 entrepreneurs in Davidson County (9.59% of the workforce); 229,148 workers employed in private companies (69.9%); and 37,608 people working in governmental institutions (11.47%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 237,206 | 101.2% |
| Blue Collar | 90,596 | 110.6% |
White Collar 72.36%
Blue Collar 27.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 31,450 | 98.0% |
| Private Companies | 229,148 | 102.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 37,608 | 101.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 29,596 | 120.2% |
Self Employees 9.59%
Private Companies 69.9%
Governmental Workers 11.47%
Not for Profit Companies 9.03%
How many households are there in Davidson County?
There are a total of 137,249 households in Davidson County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 66.17% of these Davidson County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33.83%. Additionally, 29.98% of households have children and 70.02% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 137,249 | 2.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -21.6% |
| Family Households | 90,812 | 0.6% |
| Non-Family Households | 46,437 | 4.7% |
Family Households 66.17%
Non-Family Households 33.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 41,147 | 0.1% |
| Households without Children | 96,102 | 2.8% |
Households with Children 29.98%
Households without Children 70.02%
What are the median and average incomes in Davidson County?
The average annual household income in Davidson County is $89,489, while the median household income sits at $64,395 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $71,612, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $74,399. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $40,714 and $46,609, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $89,489 | 2.7% |
| Median Household Income | $64,395 | 8.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 46,350 | -4.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 288,782 | 1.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Davidson County?
There are 151,942 housing units in Davidson County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1986. Of the 137,249 occupied housing units in Davidson County, 69.8% are owner-occupied, while 30.2% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.34% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $225,900. In general, housing costs reach $928 per month in Davidson County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 151,942 | 1.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1986 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 9,481 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5,767 | -7.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 13,762 | -3.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14,243 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 20,509 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 19,416 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 24,604 | 0.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 29,000 | 4.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 13,593 | 5.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,567 | 118.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 137,249 | 2.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 95,794 | 2.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 41,455 | 0.7% |
Owner Occupied 69.8%
Renter Occupied 30.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 57,805 | 1.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 37,989 | 4.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $225,900 | 13.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $173,500 | 10.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $928 | 4.5% |
With Mortgage 60.34%
Without Mortgage 39.66%
What is the level of education in Davidson County?
Approximately 37.94% of the population in Davidson County holds a high school degree (that's 102,367 residents), while 23.35% have attained a college certificate (63,020 locals) and 17.32% have a bachelor's degree (46,737 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 10,947 | -1.1% |
| Some High School | 102,367 | 0.2% |
| Some College | 63,020 | -14.8% |
| Associate Degree | 25,444 | 1.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 46,737 | 2.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 21,333 | 0.6% |
No High School 4.06%
Some High School 37.94%
Some College 23.35%
Associate Degree 9.43%
Bachelor's Degree 17.32%
Graduate Degree 7.91%
What is the marital status of Davidson County residents?
A total of 88,668 people in Davidson County have never been married (which represents 30.61% of the total population), while 145,493 of them are wedded (50.22%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 5,794 (2%) and 32,355 (11.17%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 88,668 | 3.8% |
| Married | 145,493 | -0.0% |
| Separated | 5,794 | -9.3% |
| Widowed | 17,387 | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 32,355 | 0.3% |
Never Married 30.61%
Married 50.22%
Separated 2%
Widowed 6%
Divorced 11.17%
What are the most common means of transportation in Davidson County?
The top three means of transportation people in Davidson County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 140,366 residents commute by car, 1,729 prefer going to work by walking and 531 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 140,366 | 0.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 531 | -0.4% |
| Railroad | 2 | 100.0% |
| Ferryboat | 49 | 58.1% |
| Bicycle | 139 | -9.7% |
| Motorcycle | 176 | -12.9% |
| TaxiCab | 186 | 0.5% |
| Walk | 1,729 | -9.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Davidson County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27012 | 29,708 | 12,370 | $94,082 | $118,336 |
| 27107 | 51,305 | 18,990 | $59,897 | $77,660 |
| 27127 | 41,450 | 16,474 | $63,822 | $75,909 |
| 27239 | 8,409 | 3,446 | $61,098 | $76,644 |
| 27262 | 26,137 | 9,014 | $64,395 | $90,534 |
| 27265 | 50,123 | 21,366 | $70,929 | $99,150 |
| 27292 | 40,369 | 16,044 | $54,468 | $72,402 |
| 27295 | 38,521 | 15,641 | $65,446 | $82,811 |
| 27299 | 5,144 | 1,787 | $75,433 | $94,430 |
| 27360 | 48,520 | 19,265 | $60,898 | $71,341 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.