Mocksville town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Mocksville town is a small city located in North Carolina, within Davie County. The total population is 6,001. It ranks as the 145th most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mocksville town is 37.5 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mocksville town is $55,544. This is 21% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.9%. This is 51% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $210,900. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 62.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mocksville town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.4%. The Black or African American population (7.1%) is well below the state average of 20.3%.

Education

26.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% 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 89.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mocksville town, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.