Davidson County PUMA, NC

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Population

164,036

0.0134% decline

Median Age

42.1


Median Household Income

$45,800

2.99% growth

Poverty Rate

15.8%


Number of Employees

68,173

2.63% growth

Median Property Value

$134,800

2.12% growth

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Health

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Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Davidson County PUMA, NC had a population of 164k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $45,800. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Davidson County PUMA, NC declined from 164,058 to 164,036, a -0.0134% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,469 to $45,800, a 2.99% increase.

The population of Davidson County PUMA, NC is 80.8% White Alone, 9.06% Black or African American Alone, and 6.88% Hispanic or Latino. 7.73% of the people in Davidson County PUMA, NC speak a non-English language, and 97% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Davidson County PUMA, NC are Davidson County Community College (1,443 degrees awarded in 2016).

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

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Economy

The economy of Davidson County PUMA, NC employs 68.2k people. The largest industries in Davidson County PUMA, NC are Construction (4,540 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,012 people), and Hospitals (3,728 people), and the highest paying industries are Scientific research & development services ($86,852), Tobacco manufacturing ($86,792), and Offices of optometrists ($80,634).

Median household income in Davidson County PUMA, NC is $45,800. Males in Davidson County PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,292. The income inequality in Davidson County PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.41, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$45,800

2017 value

± $1,652

2.99%

1 Year Growth

± 4.63%

Households in Davidson County PUMA, NC have a median annual income of $45,800, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $44,469 in 2016, which represents a 2.99% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$50,116

Average Male Salary

± $5,927

$38,292

Average Female Salary

± $5,009

In 2017, full-time male employees in Davidson County PUMA, NC made 1.31 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Davidson County PUMA, NC by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. American Indian

    $41,886 ± $55,918

  2. White

    $41,079 ± $3,903

  3. Asian

    $33,971 ± $16,255

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Davidson County PUMA, NC workers was American Indian. These workers were paid 1.02 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 Davidson County PUMA, NC by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

0.41

2017 Wage GINI

0.404

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Davidson County PUMA, NC was 0.41 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.61% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Davidson County PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Davidson County PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC

  2. Charlotte City (South) PUMA, NC

  3. Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC

In 2017, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Davidson County PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $116,029, followed by Charlotte City (South) PUMA, NC and Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC, with respective values of $103,475 and $102,529.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Davidson County PUMA, 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 PUMA, NC (25.5k out of 161k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.4%. 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 PUMA, 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

68.2k

2017 Value

2.63%

1 Year growth

± 2.63%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Davidson County PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 2.63%, from 66.4k employees to 68.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Davidson County PUMA, NC, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,467 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,827 people), and Registered nurses (1,826 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Davidson County PUMA, NC.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Davidson County PUMA, NC, by number of employees, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,467 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,827 people), and Registered nurses (1,826 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other pumas, Davidson County PUMA, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Upholsterers (29.4 times higher than expected), Sawing machine setters, operators, & tenders, wood (17.6 times), and Sewing machine operators (7.51 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Davidson County PUMA, NC, by average salary, are Physicians & surgeons ($198,610), Financial managers ($101,080), and Administrative services managers ($93,896).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

68.2k

2017 Value

2.63%

1 Year growth

± 2.63%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Davidson County PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 2.63%, from 66.4k employees to 68.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Davidson County PUMA, NC, are Construction (4,540 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,012 people), and Hospitals (3,728 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Davidson County PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Davidson County PUMA, 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 PUMA, NC, by number of employees, are Construction (4,540 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,012 people), and Hospitals (3,728 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other pumas, Davidson County PUMA, NC has an unusually high number of Tobacco manufacturing (41.8 times higher than expected), Knitting fabric mills, & apparel knitting mills (30.3 times), and Furniture & related product manufacturing (14.3 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Davidson County PUMA, NC, by average salary, are Scientific research & development services ($86,852), Tobacco manufacturing ($86,792), and Offices of optometrists ($80,634).

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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

    $50.4B

  2. Pharmaceuticals

    $35.3B

  3. Machinery

    $34.5B

In 2015, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $50.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($35.3B) and Machinery ($34.5B).

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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$407B

2015 Value

$632B

Projected 2045 Value

55.4% growth

In 2015, total outbound North Carolina trade was $407B. This is expected to increase 55.4% 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

    $25.6B

  2. Georgia

    $25.4B

  3. Virginia

    $25.2B

In 2015, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $25.6B, followed by Georgia with $25.4B and Virginia and $25.2B.

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

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Health

87.6% of the population of Davidson County PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 43.3% on employee plans, 17% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 1.62% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the puma of Davidson County PUMA, NC was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in Davidson County PUMA, NC see 1417 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.496% increase from the previous year (1410 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1829 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 464 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

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1,417 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,417 patients per year. This represents a 0.496% increase from the previous year (1,410 patients).

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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%).

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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

12.4%

Uninsured

43.3%

Employer Coverage

17%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

1.62%

Military or VA

Between N/A and 2016, the percent of uninsured citizens in Davidson County PUMA, NC stayed by NaNk% from N/A% to 12.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Davidson County PUMA, 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 PUMA, NC is home to a population of 164k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2017, N/A% of Davidson County PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (N/A people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Davidson County PUMA, NC is composed of 133k White Alone residents (80.8%), 14.9k Black or African American Alone residents (9.06%), 11.3k Hispanic or Latino residents (6.88%), 2.38k Asian Alone residents (1.45%), 2.36k Two or More Races residents (1.44%), 523 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.319%), 47 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.0287%), and 43 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.0262%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Davidson County PUMA, NC are Spanish (9,289 speakers), Khmer (834 speakers), and Other Languages of Asia (352 speakers).

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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, NC are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Davidson County PUMA, NC residents was 42.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

N/A%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

N/A people

4.73%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

7.76k people

As of 2017, N/A% of Davidson County PUMA, NC residents (N/A people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Davidson County PUMA, NC was 4.73%, meaning that the rate has been maintaining.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    3,816 ± 1,499 people

  2. El Salvador

    402 ± 492 people

  3. Philippines

    376 ± 476 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Davidson County PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 3,816 Davidson County PUMA, NC residents, followed by El Salvador with 402 and Philippines with 376.

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Citizenship

97%

2017 Citizenship

96.9%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 97% of Davidson County PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Davidson County PUMA, 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 ± 107

  2. Black or African American Alone

    14.9k ± 445

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    11.3k ± 1.13k

In 2017, there were 8.92 times more White Alone residents (133k people) in Davidson County PUMA, 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 PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish

    9,289 speakers (5.99%)

  2. Khmer

    834 speakers (0.538%)

  3. Other Languages of Asia

    352 speakers (0.227%)

7.73% of Davidson County PUMA, NC citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.8%. In 2017, the most common non-English language spoken in Davidson County PUMA, NC was Spanish. 5.99% of the overall population of Davidson County PUMA, NC are native Spanish speakers. 0.538% speak Khmer and 0.227% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

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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 PUMA, 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 2016, universities in Davidson County PUMA, NC awarded 1,443 degrees. The student population of Davidson County PUMA, NC is skewed towards women, with 1,364 male students and 2,455 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Davidson County PUMA, NC are White (1,087 and 75.3%), followed by Black or African American (199 and 13.8%), Hispanic or Latino (68 and 4.71%), and Unknown (28 and 1.94%).

The largest universities in Davidson County PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Davidson County Community College (1,443 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Davidson County PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (168 and 11.6%), General Business Administration & Management (118 and 8.18%), and Welding Technology (107 and 7.42%).

The median tuition costs in Davidson County PUMA, 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. Welding Technology

    97 degrees awarded

  2. Automobile Mechanics Technology

    81 degrees awarded

  3. Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor

    77 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Davidson County PUMA, NC was Welding Technology with 97 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Davidson County Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,443 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2016, the Davidson County PUMA, NC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Davidson County Community College with 1,443 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

719

Degrees Awarded to Men

724

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2016, 719 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Davidson County PUMA, NC, which is 0.993 times less than the 724 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

    1,087 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    199 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    68 degrees awarded

In 2016 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Davidson County PUMA, NC were to White students. These 1,087 degrees mean that there were 5.46 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 199 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Davidson County PUMA, NC was $134,800 in 2017, which is 0.619 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. 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 PUMA, NC is 71.6%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Davidson County PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 24.1 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Davidson County PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$45,800

Median Household Income

± $1,652

64.7k

Number of Households

± 1,845

In 2017, the median household income of the 64.7k households in Davidson County PUMA, NC grew to $45,800 from the previous year's value of $44,469.

The following chart displays the households in Davidson County PUMA, 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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Housing

Property Value

$134,800

2017 Median

± $3,318

$132,000

2016 Median

± $3,257

In 2017, the median property value in Davidson County PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, NC the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Davidson County PUMA, NC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Davidson County PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Davidson County PUMA, 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 PUMA, NC have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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Commute Time

24.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Davidson County PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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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