Davidson County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Davidson County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 171,063. It is the 17th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Davidson County is 42.3 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Davidson County is $62,426. This is 11% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $200,100. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Davidson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.2%. The Black or African American population (9.2%) is well below the state average of 20.3%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.7%.