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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

Population 44,122
Median Household Income $75,057
Median Home Value $253,900
Poverty Rate 9.4%
Unemployment Rate 4.7%
Median Age 45.0 years
Homeownership Rate 82.3%
Affordability Ratio 3.4x
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.3%
High School Graduation 91.4%
Cities/Places 5
Population 44,122 58th of 100
Median Income $75,057 4% higher than state
Poverty Rate 9.4%
Unemployment 4.7%

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.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population43,52644,122+1.4%
Median household income$73,234$75,057+2.5%
Median home value$235,300$253,900+7.9%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.1%
$25K-$50K 15.5%
$50K-$100K 34.6%
$100K+ 35.8%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.6%
$10K-$15K
2.2%
$15K-$20K
3.3%
$20K-$25K
3.9%
$25K-$30K
1.5%
$30K-$35K
2.9%
$35K-$40K
4.2%
$40K-$45K
3.8%
$45K-$50K
3.1%
$50K-$60K
10.2%
$60K-$75K
10.2%
$75K-$100K
14.3%
$100K-$125K
9.6%
$125K-$150K
7.3%
$150K-$200K
8.7%
$200K+
10.2%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%
59.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.3%
Renter 17.8%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.4x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $867/mo 13.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

32out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Davie County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Mocksville6,068$55,36719.2%$240,700
Bermuda Run3,211$69,3014.6%$347,600
Advance1,408$115,3915.0%$434,400
Cooleemee988$46,75010.6%$144,600
Farmington409$53,46212.7%$205,700

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.