Davis, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 261, Davis's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Davis is a small community located in North Carolina, within Carteret County. The total population is 261. It ranks as the 678th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Davis is 50.3 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Davis is $74,219. This is 3% higher than the state median of $72,388. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.9%. This is 47% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. The unemployment rate is 10.8%. This is 128% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $200,700. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Davis is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Davis has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 10.0%. The Black or African American population (10.0%) is well below the state average of 20.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.6%) is well below the state average of 11.3%.

Education

25.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Davis, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.