Davie County, NC

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Population

41,766

0.476% growth

Median Age

44.6


Median Household Income

$53,493

3.54% growth

Poverty Rate

14%


Number of Employees

19,212

0.999% growth

Median Property Value

$170,000

0.413% growth

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Health

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Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Davie County, NC had a population of 41.8k people with a median age of 44.6 and a median household income of $53,493. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Davie County, NC grew from 41,568 to 41,766, a 0.476% increase and its median household income grew from $51,662 to $53,493, a 3.54% increase.

The population of Davie County, NC is 84.9% White Alone, 6.53% Hispanic or Latino, and 6.12% Black or African American Alone. N/A% of the people in Davie County, NC speak a non-English language, and 97.2% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Davie County, NC is $170,000, and the homeownership rate is 77.5%. Most people in Davie County, NC commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Davie County, NC is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Davie County, NC employs 19.2k people. The largest industries in Davie County, NC are Manufacturing (3,388 people), Retail Trade (2,485 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,357 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($64,191), Finance & Insurance ($53,681), and Public Administration ($51,615).

Median household income in Davie County, NC is $53,493. Males in Davie 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 Davie County, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$53,493

2017 value

± $3,372

3.54%

1 Year Growth

± 7.47%

Households in Davie County, NC have a median annual income of $53,493, 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 $51,662 in 2016, which represents a 3.54% 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.

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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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Davie 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 803

  2. Census Tract 804

  3. Census Tract 802

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Davie County, NC was Census Tract 803 with a value of $78,118, followed by Census Tract 804 and Census Tract 802, with respective values of $58,956 and $58,837.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Davie County, NC (5.8k out of 41.4k 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 Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

    5,013 ± 526

  2. Hispanic

    1,071 ± 251

  3. Black

    528 ± 175

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Davie 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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

19.2k

2017 Value

± 1,044

0.999%

1 Year growth

± 7.66%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Davie County, NC grew at a rate of 0.999%, from 19k employees to 19.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Davie County, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,494 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,244 people), and Management Occupations (1,896 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Davie County, NC.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Davie County, NC, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,494 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,244 people), and Management Occupations (1,896 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Davie County, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (1.65 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (1.43 times), and Health Technologists & Technicians (1.4 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Davie County, NC, by median earnings, are Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($78,167), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($75,147), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($74,458).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

19.2k

2017 Value

± 1,044

0.999%

1 Year growth

± 7.66%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Davie County, NC grew at a rate of 0.999%, from 19k employees to 19.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Davie County, NC, are Manufacturing (3,388 people), Retail Trade (2,485 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,357 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Davie County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Davie 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 Davie County, NC, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (3,388 people), Retail Trade (2,485 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,357 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Davie County, NC has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (1.74 times higher than expected), Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.72 times), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.33 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Davie County, NC, by median earnings, are Utilities ($64,191), Finance & Insurance ($53,681), and Public Administration ($51,615).

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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

88.7% of the population of Davie County, NC has health coverage, with 44.3% on employee plans, 12.4% on Medicaid, 15.2% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 1.88% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Davie County, NC see 2456 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.78% increase from the previous year (2437 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2626 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2101 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

2,456 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Davie County, NC see an average of 2,456 patients per year. This represents a 0.78% increase from the previous year (2,437 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Davie 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

11.3%

Uninsured

44.3%

Employer Coverage

12.4%

Medicaid

15.2%

Medicare

15%

Non-Group

1.88%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Davie County, NC declined by 13.1% from 13% to 11.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Davie 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

Davie County, NC is home to a population of 41.8k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2017, 4.41% of Davie County, NC residents were born outside of the country (1.84k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Davie County, NC is composed of 35.5k White Alone residents (84.9%), 2.73k Hispanic or Latino residents (6.53%), 2.55k Black or African American Alone residents (6.12%), 628 Two or More Races residents (1.5%), 307 Asian Alone residents (0.735%), 57 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.136%), 32 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.0766%), and 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Davie County, NC are N/A.

Age

Age by Nativity

45

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

42

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 6

In 2017, the median age of all people in Davie County, NC was 44.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 45, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Davie County, NC are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Davie County, NC residents was 44.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.41%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

1.84k people

4.37%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

1.82k people

As of 2017, 4.41% of Davie County, NC residents (1.84k 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 Davie County, NC was 4.37%, 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

97.2%

2017 Citizenship

97.4%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 97.2% of Davie County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Davie County, NC was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    35.5k ± 25

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    2.73k ± 529

  3. Black or African American Alone

    2.55k ± 172

In 2017, there were 13 times more White Alone residents (35.5k people) in Davie County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.73k Hispanic or Latino and 2.55k Black or African American Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

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

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  2. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  3. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

N/A% of Davie County, NC citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is approximately the same as the national average of 21.8%. In N/A, the most common non-English language spoken in Davie County, NC was N/A. N/A% of the overall population of Davie County, NC are native N/A speakers. N/A% speak N/A and N/A% speak N/A, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    1,249 ± 247

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    348 ± 127

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    254 ± 125

Davie County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.59 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Davie County, NC was $170,000 in 2017, which is 0.781 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $169,300 to $170,000, a 0.413% increase. The homeownership rate in Davie County, NC is 77.5%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Davie County, NC have an average commute time of 25.4 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Davie County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$53,493

Median Household Income

± $3,372

15.9k

Number of Households

± 878

In 2017, the median household income of the 15.9k households in Davie County, NC grew to $53,493 from the previous year's value of $51,662.

The following chart displays the households in Davie 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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Housing

Property Value

$170,000

2017 Median

± $6,789

$169,300

2016 Median

± $6,428

In 2017, the median property value in Davie County, NC grew to to $170,000 from the previous year's value of $169,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Davie 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 Davie County, NC the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Davie County, NC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Davie County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

77.5%

2017 Homeownership

77.3%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 77.5% of the housing units in Davie County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Davie County, 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 Davie County, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Davie County, NC have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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Commute Time

25.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Davie County, NC have a longer commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.84% of the workforce in Davie County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    82%

  2. Carpooled

    11%

  3. Worked At Home

    3.47%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Davie County, NC was Drove Alone (82%), followed by those who Carpooled (11%) and those who Worked At Home (3.47%).

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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