Davidson County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

Name: Davidson County, North Carolina Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Davidson County, North Carolina has a population of 172,954, the 17th most populous county in North Carolina. The median household income is $64,172 and the median home value is $219,100. The poverty rate is 12.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Davidson County Quick Facts

Population 172,954

Median Household Income $64,172

Median Home Value $219,100

Poverty Rate 12.8%

Unemployment Rate 4.1%

Median Age 42.2 years

Homeownership Rate 74.4%

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.7%

High School Graduation 88.5%

Cities/Places 9

Population 172,954 17th of 100

Median Income $64,172 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.8%

Unemployment 4.1%

How Davidson County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	171,063	172,954	+1.1%
Median household income	$62,426	$64,172	+2.8%
Median home value	$200,100	$219,100	+9.5%

Median Household Income

Davidson

$64,172

$72,388

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Davidson

$219,100

$288,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.7%

$25K-$50K 23.1%

$50K-$100K 31.2%

$100K+ 29.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

4.1%

$15K-$20K

4.0%

$20K-$25K

4.1%

$25K-$30K

4.9%

$30K-$35K

4.4%

$35K-$40K

4.7%

$40K-$45K

5.1%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

6.5%

$60K-$75K

11.0%

$75K-$100K

13.7%

$100K-$125K

9.7%

$125K-$150K

6.7%

$150K-$200K

6.3%

$200K+

6.4%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

59.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.4%

Renter 25.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $901/mo 16.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.7%

18-34

19.8%

35-54

25.2%

55-74

25.6%

75+

7.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Davidson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Thomasville	27,321	$60,935	16.3%	$179,300
Lexington	19,690	$43,128	27.8%	$179,900
Midway	4,897	$83,446	5.0%	$274,100
Tyro	3,833	$58,364	15.7%	$191,800
Welcome	3,521	$63,353	9.3%	$200,800
Wallburg	3,150	$88,406	2.4%	$343,700
Southmont	1,525	$91,307	15.4%	$424,100
Denton	1,506	$50,847	14.8%	$167,400
Yadkin College	400	$110,219	8.5%	$253,300

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Population Overview

Davidson County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 172,954. It is the 17th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Davidson County is 42.2 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Davidson County is $64,172. This is 11% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 1% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $219,100. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $288,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Davidson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.1%. The Black or African American population (9.1%) is well below the state average of 20.0%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Davidson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against North Carolina and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Davidson County, North Carolina?

Davidson County has a population of 172,954, making it the 17th most populous county in North Carolina.

What is the median income in Davidson County?

The median household income in Davidson County is $64,172 with a poverty rate of 12.8%.

How many cities are in Davidson County, North Carolina?

Davidson County contains 9 Census-designated places.