Davidson County's estimated 2026 population is 183,653 with a growth rate of 1.62% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Davidson County is the 17th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 162,841 and has seen a growth of 12.78% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Davidson County includes 79.08% White, 9.29% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (79.08%)
Black or African American (9.29%)
Two or more races (7.47%)
Other race (2.43%)
Asian (1.52%)
Native American (0.19%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 135,280 | 79.08% |
| Black or African American | 15,898 | 9.29% |
| Two or more races | 12,778 | 7.47% |
| Other race | 4,154 | 2.43% |
| Asian | 2,608 | 1.52% |
| Native American | 320 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Davidson County's average per capita income is $43,017. Household income levels show a median of $62,426. The poverty rate stands at 13.83%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,115 | - |
| Families | $77,356 | $93,412 |
| Households | $62,426 | $80,838 |
| Non Families | $35,258 | $50,213 |
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