Davie County, North Carolina Demographics 2026
Davie County, North Carolina has a population of 44,122, the 58th most populous county in North Carolina. The median household income is $75,057 and the median home value is $253,900. The poverty rate is 9.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Davie County Quick Facts
How Davie 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 | 43,526 | 44,122 | +1.4% |
| Median household income | $73,234 | $75,057 | +2.5% |
| Median home value | $235,300 | $253,900 | +7.9% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 58 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Davie County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mocksville | 6,068 | $55,367 | 19.2% | $240,700 |
| Bermuda Run | 3,211 | $69,301 | 4.6% | $347,600 |
| Advance | 1,408 | $115,391 | 5.0% | $434,400 |
| Cooleemee | 988 | $46,750 | 10.6% | $144,600 |
| Farmington | 409 | $53,462 | 12.7% | $205,700 |
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Population Overview
Davie County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 44,122. It is the 58th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Davie County is 45.0 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Davie County is $75,057. This is 4% higher than the state median of $72,388. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.4%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. The median home value is $253,900. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $288,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 66.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Davie County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.3%. The Black or African American population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 20.0%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.
Education
27.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% 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 91.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Davie 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 Davie County, North Carolina?
Davie County has a population of 44,122, making it the 58th most populous county in North Carolina.
What is the median income in Davie County?
The median household income in Davie County is $75,057 with a poverty rate of 9.4%.
How many cities are in Davie County, North Carolina?
Davie County contains 5 Census-designated places.