Davidson County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37057 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 172,954 | — | #396 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,172 | -14.6% | #1,693 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.2 years | +8.5% | #1,444 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $219,100 | -22.3% | #1,204 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $901 | -22.5% | #1,437 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% | +2.0% | #1,482 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Davidson County has a population of 172,954, making it the #396 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Davidson County is $64,172, ranking #1,693 out of 3,222 counties — 14.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.8% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in Davidson County is $219,100 (-22.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $901/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.4%.
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90.6% of residents in Davidson County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% below the national rate.
About Davidson County, North Carolina
Davidson County, North Carolina has a total population of 172,954, making it the 396th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Davidson County is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Davidson County is $64,172, which ranks #1,693 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in Davidson County is $219,100, 22.3% below the national median. Renters in Davidson County pay a median gross rent of $901 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Davidson County, 21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.4 min.
Davidson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (9.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.9%).
All data for Davidson County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.