Davidson County, NC

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2021 Population

168,002

0.698% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

42.4

0.235% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

14.5%

4.19% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$53,083

5.21% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$157,300

5.22% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

75,041

0.361% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Davidson County, NC had a population of 168k people with a median age of 42.4 and a median household income of $53,083. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Davidson County, NC grew from 166,837 to 168,002, a 0.698% increase and its median household income grew from $50,454 to $53,083, a 5.21% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Davidson County, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.49%), White (Hispanic) (4.59%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.5%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.44%).

None of the households in Davidson County, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.7% of the residents in Davidson County, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Davidson County, NC are Davidson-Davie Community College (1,400 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Davidson County, NC was $157,300, and the homeownership rate was 72.2%.

Most people in Davidson County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Davidson County, NC was 2 cars per household.

Davidson County, NC borders Davie County, NC, Forsyth County, NC, Guilford County, NC, Montgomery County, NC, Randolph County, NC, Rowan County, NC, and Stanly County, NC.

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Population & Diversity

Davidson County, NC is home to a population of 168k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.52% of Davidson County, NC residents were born outside of the country (9.27k people).

In 2021, there were 8.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (132k people) in Davidson County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.71k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.7%

2021 Citizenship

96.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.7% of Davidson County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Davidson County, NC was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Davidson County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Davidson County, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
132k ± 287
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
15.9k ± 569
White (Hispanic)
7.71k ± 810

7.62%

Hispanic Population

12.8k people

7.62% of the people in Davidson County, NC are hispanic (12.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Davidson County, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
219,250 ± 11,374 people
India
77,157 ± 6,794 people
Honduras
37,868 ± 4,769 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 219,250 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 77,157 and Honduras with 37,868.

Foreign-Born Population

5.52%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

9.27k people

5.06%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.45k people

As of 2021, 5.52% of Davidson County, NC residents (9.27k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Davidson County, NC was 5.06%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Davidson County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,180 ± 365
Gulf War (2001-)
1,469 ± 304
Gulf War (1990s)
1,229 ± 283

Davidson County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Davidson County, NC employs 75k people. The largest industries in Davidson County, NC are Manufacturing (13,015 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,995 people), and Retail Trade (9,344 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($64,922), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,371), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($63,077).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,490. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

75k

2021 Value

± 2,387

−0.361%

1 Year decline

± 4.46%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Davidson County, NC declined at a rate of −0.361%, from 75.3k employees to 75k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Davidson County, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,283 people), Sales & Related Occupations (7,997 people), and Production Occupations (7,920 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Davidson County, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

75k

2021 Value

± 2,387

−0.361%

1 Year decline

± 4.46%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Davidson County, NC declined at a rate of −0.361%, from 75.3k employees to 75k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Davidson County, NC, are Manufacturing (13,015 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,995 people), and Retail Trade (9,344 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Davidson County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Davidson County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,264

Median earning men ± $1,788

$31,435

Median earning women ± $848

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,993), Information ($51,406), and Public Administration ($50,812).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,156), Public Administration ($41,409), and Wholesale Trade ($39,299).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,012
Manufacturing
592
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
585
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.64M
Manufacturing
$313k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$218k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Davidson County, NC went to Donald J. Trump with 73% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.794%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (73%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.794%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Davidson County, NC for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Davidson County, NC awarded 1,400 degrees. The student population of Davidson County, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,222 male students and 2,414 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Davidson County, NC are White (1,014 and 73%), followed by Black or African American (165 and 11.9%), Hispanic or Latino (93 and 6.7%), and Unknown (52 and 3.74%).

The largest universities in Davidson County, NC by number of degrees awarded are Davidson-Davie Community College (1,400 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Davidson County, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (232 and 16.6%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (133 and 9.5%), and General Business Administration & Management (126 and 9%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,636 students enrolled in Davidson County, NC, 33.6% men and 66.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,564 records, of which 64.9% were women and 35.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
232 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
81 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
27 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Davidson County, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 232 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Davidson County, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Davidson-Davie Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,400 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Davidson-Davie Community College with 1,400 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 523 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Davidson County, NC, which is 0.596 times less than the 877 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,014 degrees mean that there were 6.15 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 165 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,072) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($154) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.886% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.13M), Some college (1.85M), and Bachelors Degree (1.58M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Davidson County, NC was $157,300 in 2021, which is 0.642 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $149,500 to $157,300, a 5.22% increase. The homeownership rate in Davidson County, NC is 72.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Davidson County, NC have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Davidson County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Davidson County, NC is $53,083. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Davidson County, NC was Census Tract 603.02 with a value of $79,276, followed by Census Tract 606.02 and Census Tract 602.03, with respective values of $78,649 and $77,500.

In 2022, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Davidson County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.38%.

Housing

Property

$157,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,156

$48,366

Median Property Taxes

±$1,770

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Davidson County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Davidson County, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.2%

Homeownership

2021

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.2% of the housing units in Davidson County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Davidson County, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 603.02
Census Tract 606.02
Census Tract 602.03

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Davidson County, NC was Census Tract 603.02 with a value of $79,276, followed by Census Tract 606.02 and Census Tract 602.03, with respective values of $78,649 and $77,500.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Davidson County, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,083

Median Household Income

± $1,799

67k

Number of Households

± 2,299

In 2021, the median household income of the 67k households in Davidson County, NC grew to $53,083 from the previous year's value of $50,454.

The following chart displays the households in Davidson County, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Davidson County, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00774% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.7%)
Carpooled (9.67%)
Worked At Home (6.4%)

In 2021, 81.7% of workers in Davidson County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.67%) and those who worked at home (6.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Davidson County, NC have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.16% of the workforce in Davidson County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Davidson County, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Davidson County, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Davidson County, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Davidson County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.38%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Davidson County, NC (24.1k out of 166k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Davidson County, NC is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 17.5% of the children was living in poverty in Davidson County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 181 in Davidson County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 58.2 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

88.6% of the population of Davidson County, NC has health coverage, with 44.3% on employee plans, 16% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.28% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Davidson County, NC see 3809 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.98% decrease from the previous year (3967 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4339 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 920 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,809 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Davidson County, NC

Primary care physicians in Davidson County, NC see an average of 3,809 patients per year. This represents a 3.98% decrease from the previous year (3,967 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Davidson County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.4%

Uninsured

44.3%

Employer Coverage

16%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

1.28%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Davidson County, NC declined by 2.78% from 11.7% to 11.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Davidson County, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 50 in Davidson County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Davidson County, NC.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.7% in Davidson County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Davidson County, NC.

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