Davidson County, NC

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2020 Population

166,837

0.88% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

42.5

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

15.2%

1.6% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$50,454

1.83% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$149,500

5.21% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

75,313

0.301% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Davidson County, NC had a population of 167k people with a median age of 42.5 and a median household income of $50,454. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Davidson County, NC grew from 165,381 to 166,837, a 0.88% increase and its median household income grew from $49,546 to $50,454, a 1.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Davidson County, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.23%), White (Hispanic) (4.98%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.17%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.51%).

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.

96.6% of the residents in Davidson County, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Davidson County, NC are Davidson County Community College (1,783 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Davidson County, NC was $149,500, and the homeownership rate was 72%. Most people in Davidson County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.2 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.

United States North Carolina Winston-Salem, NC

Diversity

Davidson County, NC is home to a population of 167k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.06% of Davidson County, NC residents were born outside of the country (8.45k people).

In 2020, there were 8.62 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (133k people) in Davidson County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.31k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Davidson County, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
133k ± 212
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
15.4k ± 597
White (Hispanic)
8.31k ± 814

7.35%

Hispanic Population

12.3k people

7.35% of the people in Davidson County, NC are hispanic (12.3k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.06%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.45k people

4.9%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

8.11k people

As of 2020, 5.06% of Davidson County, NC residents (8.45k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Davidson County, NC was 4.9%, 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.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.4

In 2020, the median age of all people in Davidson County, NC was 42.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 43, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Davidson County, NC are getting staying the same age. In 2019, the average age of all Davidson County, NC residents was 43.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
224,275 ± 11,501 people
India
74,765 ± 6,689 people
Honduras
37,815 ± 4,766 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 224,275 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 74,765 and Honduras with 37,815.

Citizenship

96.6%

2020 Citizenship

96.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.6% of Davidson County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Davidson County, NC was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,294 ± 361
Gulf War (2001-)
1,596 ± 350
Gulf War (1990s)
1,322 ± 273

Davidson County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.06 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in North Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Davidson County, NC is $50,454. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Davidson County, NC was Census Tract 606.02 with a value of $75,682, followed by Census Tract 602.01 and Census Tract 603.01, with respective values of $72,575 and $71,658.

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,357. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Davidson County, NC employs 75.3k people. The largest industries in Davidson County, NC are Manufacturing (13,795 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,574 people), and Retail Trade (9,066 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($61,458), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($60,789), and Utilities ($58,073).

Wages

Median Household Income

$50,454

2020 value

± $1,401

1.83%

1 Year Growth

± 3.94%

Households in Davidson County, NC have a median annual income of $50,454, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $49,546 in 2019, which represents a 1.83% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Davidson County, NC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$65,285

Average Male Salary in North Carolina

± $1,177

$49,357

Average Female Salary in North Carolina

± $863

In 2020, full-time male employees in North Carolina made 1.32 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in North Carolina

Asian
$68,761 ± $4,586
White
$55,155 ± $864
Two or More Races
$42,126 ± $3,548

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.25 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in North Carolina.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.472

2019 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2020, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.395% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 606.02
Census Tract 602.01
Census Tract 603.01

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Davidson County, NC was Census Tract 606.02 with a value of $75,682, followed by Census Tract 602.01 and Census Tract 603.01, with respective values of $72,575 and $71,658.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

15.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Davidson County, NC (24.9k out of 164k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
19,447 ± 1,166
Hispanic
3,599 ± 479
Black
3,425 ± 499

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

75.3k

2020 Value

± 2,333

0.301%

1 Year growth

± 4.08%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Davidson County, NC grew at a rate of 0.301%, from 75.1k employees to 75.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Davidson County, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,303 people), Production Occupations (8,249 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (8,082 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Davidson County, NC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Davidson County, NC, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,303 people), Production Occupations (8,249 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (8,082 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Davidson County, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (1.96 times higher than expected), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.65 times), and Transportation Occupations (1.4 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Davidson County, NC, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($71,887), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($68,345), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($63,547).

Industries

Employment by Industries

75.3k

2020 Value

± 2,333

0.301%

1 Year growth

± 4.08%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Davidson County, NC grew at a rate of 0.301%, from 75.1k employees to 75.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Davidson County, NC, are Manufacturing (13,795 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,574 people), and Retail Trade (9,066 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Davidson County, NC, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (13,795 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,574 people), and Retail Trade (9,066 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Davidson County, NC has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (1.83 times higher than expected), Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.5 times), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (1.27 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Davidson County, NC, by median earnings, are Finance & Insurance ($61,458), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($60,789), and Utilities ($58,073).

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 $53.9B, followed by Machinery ($49B) and Pharmaceuticals ($48.7B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$488B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

89.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $488B. This is expected to increase 89.6% 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
$35.1B
Virginia
$27B
Georgia
$18.5B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $35.1B, followed by Virginia with $27B and Georgia and $18.5B.

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%). The most partisan county was Durham County, NC with 80.4% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis 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 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

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.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of North Carolina.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Davidson County, NC

73% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in North Carolina

Durham County, NC
80.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Yadkin County, NC
80% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Graham County, NC
79.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in North Carolina was Durham County, NC with 80.4% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in North Carolina colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from North Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis 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 Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 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 2020, universities in Davidson County, NC awarded 1,783 degrees. The student population of Davidson County, NC is skewed towards women, with 1,275 male students and 2,490 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Davidson County, NC are White (1,307 and 74.1%), followed by Black or African American (216 and 12.3%), Hispanic or Latino (110 and 6.24%), and Unknown (50 and 2.84%).

The largest universities in Davidson County, NC by number of degrees awarded are Davidson County Community College (1,783 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Davidson County, NC are General Business Administration & Management (285 and 16%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (228 and 12.8%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (120 and 6.73%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
228 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
76 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
26 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Davidson County, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 228 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

Davidson County Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,783 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Davidson County, NC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Davidson County Community College with 1,783 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

788

Degrees Awarded to Men

995

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 788 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Davidson County, NC, which is 0.792 times less than the 995 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Davidson County, NC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,307 degrees awarded
Black or African American
216 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
110 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Davidson County, NC was White students. These 1,307 degrees mean that there were 6.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 216 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Davidson County, NC was $149,500 in 2020, which is 0.651 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $142,100 to $149,500, a 5.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Davidson County, NC is 72%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Davidson County, NC have an average commute time of 25.2 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.

Housing

Property Value

$149,500

2020 Median

± $3,976

$142,100

2019 Median

± $3,167

In 2020, the median property value in Davidson County, NC grew to to $149,500 from the previous year's value of $142,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Davidson County, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Davidson County, NC the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$50,454

Median Household Income

± $1,401

67.6k

Number of Households

± 2,144

In 2020, the median household income of the 67.6k households in Davidson County, NC grew to $50,454 from the previous year's value of $49,546.

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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Davidson County, NC 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.

Rent vs Own

72%

2020 Homeownership

69.8%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 72% of the housing units in Davidson County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Davidson County, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

25.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Davidson County, NC have a shorter commute time (25.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.48% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (82.1%)
Carpooled (10.5%)
Worked At Home (5.25%)

In 2020, 82.1% of workers in Davidson County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who worked at home (5.25%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

88.3% of the population of Davidson County, NC has health coverage, with 44.7% on employee plans, 15.5% on Medicaid, 15.2% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.22% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in Davidson County, NC see 3967 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.685% increase from the previous year (3940 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4656 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 947 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jones County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (27.2%). Additionally, Bladen County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (49.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,967 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Davidson County, NC

Primary care physicians in Davidson County, NC see an average of 3,967 patients per year. This represents a 0.685% increase from the previous year (3,940 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

$7,264

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in North Carolina

$3,859

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,225

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,260

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.37%, from $7,027 to $7,264.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

11.7%

Uninsured

44.7%

Employer Coverage

15.5%

Medicaid

15.2%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.22%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Davidson County, NC grew by 3.27% from 11.3% to 11.7%.

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.