Davidson, North Carolina Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Davidson, North Carolina is 14,852 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 73rd-largest city in North Carolina. The median household income is $152,969, the median home value is $626,000, and the median age is 41.2.
The population has grown 48.8% since 2010 (10,941 → 16,276).
14,852
Population
2285
People / sq mi
$152,969
Median Income
$626,000
Median Home Value
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Davidson covers 6.5 sq mi of land at 2285 people per square mile.
About Davidson, NC
Davidson is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 65.5% of the population. Davidson is a city in North Carolina with a population of 14,852.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $152,969, putting Davidson near the top of US cities. The poverty rate is 5.7%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $626,000, with typical rent around $1,636.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 75.6% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 27.1% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Davidson, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Davidson town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Davidson town had a population of 10,941 in 2010 and 16,276 in 2024, a 48.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,276 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.92%.
16,276
Population (2024)
10,941
Population (2010)
16,276
Peak (2024)
2.92%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,941 |
| 2011 | 11,190 |
| 2012 | 11,476 |
| 2013 | 11,734 |
| 2014 | 11,931 |
| 2015 | 12,214 |
| 2016 | 12,519 |
| 2017 | 12,761 |
| 2018 | 12,879 |
| 2019 | 13,054 |
| 2020 | 14,847 |
| 2021 | 15,208 |
| 2022 | 15,669 |
| 2023 | 15,919 |
| 2024 | 16,276 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$152,969
Median Household Income
$80,538
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$626,000
Median Home Value
$1,636
Median Rent
79.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.0%
High School+
75.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.3%
Drive Alone
59.6%
Public Transit
27.1%
Work From Home
23.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
65.5%
Foreign Born
94.3%
Non-English at Home
5.3%
Veterans
7.0%
With Disability
96.7%
Health Insurance
97.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 29.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 15.0% |
| Information | 14.6% |
| Manufacturing | 10.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 4.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.4% |
| Retail Trade | 3.3% |
| Construction | 3.1% |
| Public Administration | 2.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Davidson, North Carolina has a population of 14,852 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 73rd-largest city in North Carolina.
The median household income in Davidson, North Carolina is $152,969, with 5.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Davidson, North Carolina is $626,000, with median monthly rent at $1,636 and a homeownership rate of 79.0%.
The median age in Davidson, North Carolina is 41.2 years. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
The population has grown 48.8% since 2010 (10,941 → 16,276).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.