Davie County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Davie County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 43,526. It is the 58th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

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 $73,234. This is 5% higher than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $235,300. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Davie County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.0%. The Black or African American population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 20.3%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

26.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% 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 90.7%.