Davidson County, NC

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Population

164,118

0.0366% growth

Median Age

42.1


Median Household Income

$45,806

3.01% growth

Poverty Rate

15.8%


Number of Employees

73,207

2.28% growth

Median Property Value

$134,800

2.12% growth

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Health

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Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Davidson County, NC had a population of 164k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $45,806. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Davidson County, NC grew from 164,058 to 164,118, a 0.0366% increase and its median household income grew from $44,469 to $45,806, a 3.01% increase.

The population of Davidson County, NC is 80.8% White Alone, 9.05% Black or African American Alone, and 6.87% Hispanic or Latino. N/A% of the people in Davidson County, NC speak a non-English language, and 97% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Davidson County, NC are Davidson County Community College (1,595 degrees awarded in 2017).

The median property value in Davidson County, NC is $134,800, and the homeownership rate is 71.6%. Most people in Davidson County, NC commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 24.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Davidson County, NC is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Davidson County, NC employs 73.2k people. The largest industries in Davidson County, NC are Manufacturing (15,625 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,231 people), and Retail Trade (8,400 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($58,897), Finance & Insurance ($44,110), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,734).

Median household income in Davidson County, NC is $45,806. Males in Davidson County, NC have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,729. The income inequality in Davidson County, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$45,806

2017 value

± $1,650

3.01%

1 Year Growth

± 4.62%

Households in Davidson County, NC have a median annual income of $45,806, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $44,469 in 2016, which represents a 3.01% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$59,982

Average Male Salary

± $1,136

$44,729

Average Female Salary

± $812

In 2017, full-time male employees in North Carolina made 1.34 times more than female employees.

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

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $59,267 ± $4,472

  2. White

    $49,962 ± $811

  3. Two or More Races

    $36,539 ± $3,942

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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.

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Wage Distribution

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

0.473

2017 Wage GINI

0.471

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.39% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 603.01

  2. Census Tract 601.02

  3. Census Tract 602.01

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Davidson County, NC was Census Tract 603.01 with a value of $74,102, followed by Census Tract 601.02 and Census Tract 602.01, with respective values of $69,514 and $66,181.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 6 - 11

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Davidson County, NC (25.5k out of 161k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    19,555 ± 1,033

  2. Black

    4,633 ± 499

  3. Hispanic

    2,999 ± 381

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

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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

73.2k

2017 Value

± 1,976

2.28%

1 Year growth

± 3.69%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Davidson County, NC grew at a rate of 2.28%, from 71.6k employees to 73.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Davidson County, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,296 people), Production Occupations (9,868 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,270 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Davidson County, NC.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Davidson County, NC, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,296 people), Production Occupations (9,868 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,270 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Davidson County, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.33 times higher than expected), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.54 times), and Transportation Occupations (1.39 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Davidson County, NC, by median earnings, are Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($65,875), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($60,828), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($60,122).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

73.2k

2017 Value

± 1,976

2.28%

1 Year growth

± 3.69%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Davidson County, NC grew at a rate of 2.28%, from 71.6k employees to 73.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Davidson County, NC, are Manufacturing (15,625 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,231 people), and Retail Trade (8,400 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.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Davidson County, NC, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (15,625 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,231 people), and Retail Trade (8,400 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Davidson County, NC has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (2.11 times higher than expected), Transportation & Warehousing (1.28 times), and Wholesale Trade (1.16 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Davidson County, NC, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($58,897), Finance & Insurance ($44,110), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,734).

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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

  1. Mixed freight

    $54.9B

  2. Pharmaceuticals

    $41.2B

  3. Machinery

    $40B

In 2015, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $54.9B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($41.2B) and Machinery ($40B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$443B

2020 Value

$632B

Projected 2045 Value

42.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $443B. This is expected to increase 42.7% to $632B by 2045.

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

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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

  1. South Carolina

    $28.4B

  2. Virginia

    $28.1B

  3. Georgia

    $28B

In 2015, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $28.4B, followed by Virginia with $28.1B and Georgia and $28B.

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

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Health

88.5% of the population of Davidson County, NC has health coverage, with 44.2% on employee plans, 16.8% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.49% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Davidson County, NC 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 3920 patients per year on average, which represents a 9.9% increase from the previous year (3567 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4712 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1161 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Edgecombe County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.2%). Additionally, Hertford County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (40.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,920 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Davidson County, NC see an average of 3,920 patients per year. This represents a 9.9% increase from the previous year (3,567 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 neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. 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.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. 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.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,264

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$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.

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Health Care Coverage

11.5%

Uninsured

44.2%

Employer Coverage

16.8%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

1.49%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Davidson County, NC declined by 6.6% from 12.4% to 11.5%.

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.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Edgecombe County

    16.2% prevalence

  2. Robeson County

    16.1% prevalence

  3. Hertford County

    16% prevalence

Edgecombe County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in North Carolina, at 16.2%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in North Carolina by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Davidson County, NC is home to a population of 164k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2017, 4.78% of Davidson County, NC residents were born outside of the country (7.85k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Davidson County, NC is composed of 133k White Alone residents (80.8%), 14.9k Black or African American Alone residents (9.05%), 11.3k Hispanic or Latino residents (6.87%), 2.4k Asian Alone residents (1.46%), 2.36k Two or More Races residents (1.43%), 523 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.319%), 47 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.0286%), and 43 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.0262%).

Age

Age by Nativity

42

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

41

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.3

In 2017, the median age of all people in Davidson County, NC was 42.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Davidson County, NC are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Davidson County, NC residents was 42.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.78%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

7.85k people

4.73%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

7.76k people

As of 2017, 4.78% of Davidson County, NC residents (7.85k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Davidson County, NC was 4.73%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    242,756 ± 11,950 people

  2. India

    60,392 ± 6,015 people

  3. Honduras

    34,513 ± 4,553 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 242,756 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 60,392 and Honduras with 34,513.

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Citizenship

97%

2017 Citizenship

96.9%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 97% of Davidson County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Davidson County, NC was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    133k ± 54

  2. Black or African American Alone

    14.9k ± 445

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    11.3k ± 1.13k

In 2017, there were 8.93 times more White Alone residents (133k people) in Davidson County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.9k Black or African American Alone and 11.3k Hispanic or Latino residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Davidson County, NC as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    3,679 ± 350

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    1,364 ± 294

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    1,334 ± 264

Davidson County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.7 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Davidson County, NC awarded 1,595 degrees. The student population of Davidson County, NC is skewed towards women, with 1,286 male students and 2,341 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Davidson County, NC are White (1,223 and 77%), followed by Black or African American (172 and 10.8%), Hispanic or Latino (113 and 7.12%), and Two or More Races (27 and 1.7%).

The largest universities in Davidson County, NC by number of degrees awarded are Davidson County Community College (1,595 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Davidson County, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (269 and 16.9%), General Business Administration & Management (179 and 11.2%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (89 and 5.58%).

The median tuition costs in Davidson County, NC are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. General Business Administration & Management

    112 degrees awarded

  2. Medium or Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology

    69 degrees awarded

  3. Criminal Justice - Safety Studies

    63 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Davidson County, NC was General Business Administration & Management with 112 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Davidson County, NC according to their major.

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Universities

Davidson County Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,595 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Davidson County, NC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Davidson County Community College with 1,595 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

727

Degrees Awarded to Men

868

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 727 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Davidson County, NC, which is 0.838 times less than the 868 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    1,223 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    172 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    113 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Davidson County, NC were to White students. These 1,223 degrees mean that there were 7.11 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 172 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Davidson County, NC was $134,800 in 2017, which is 0.587 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $132,000 to $134,800, a 2.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Davidson County, NC is 71.6%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Davidson County, NC have an average commute time of 24.1 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. 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

$134,800

2017 Median

± $3,356

$132,000

2016 Median

± $3,257

In 2017, the median property value in Davidson County, NC grew to to $134,800 from the previous year's value of $132,000.

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.

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Household Income

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$45,806

Median Household Income

± $1,650

64.7k

Number of Households

± 1,845

In 2017, the median household income of the 64.7k households in Davidson County, NC grew to $45,806 from the previous year's value of $44,469.

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.

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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.

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Rent vs Own

71.6%

2017 Homeownership

71.3%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 71.6% of the housing units in Davidson County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Davidson County, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

24.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Davidson County, NC have a shorter commute time (24.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 2.41% of the workforce in Davidson County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    85.2%

  2. Carpooled

    9.66%

  3. Worked At Home

    2.75%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Davidson County, NC was Drove Alone (85.2%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.66%) and those who Worked At Home (2.75%).

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.

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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 3 cars.

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