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Population Review

Davie County, North Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 58th-largest in North Carolina

The population of Davie County, North Carolina is 43,526 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 58th-largest county in North Carolina. The median household income is $73,234, the median home value is $235,300, and the median age is 45.0.

The population of Davie County has grown 10.0% since 2010 (41,252 → 45,383), a +0.68% annualized rate.

Davie County within North Carolina · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

43,526

Population

+0.68%

Annual growth

165

People / sq mi

$73,234

Median Income

$235,300

Median Home Value

Davie County covers 264 sq mi of land at 165.1 people per square mile.

About Davie County, NC

Davie County is a county in North Carolina with a population of 43,526. It ranks #58 among counties in North Carolina by population. The median age is 45.0, older than the national median. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

The median household income in Davie County is $73,234, near the US median of $74,580. 7.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $235,300, with monthly rent averaging $889. The homeownership rate of 83.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Davie County reflects 26.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 27.0 minutes each way.

Davie County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Davie County had a population of 41,252 in 2010 and 45,383 in 2024, a 10.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 45,383 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.69%.

2024 · 45K20102024

45,383

Population (2024)

41,252

Population (2010)

45,383

Peak (2024)

0.69%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201041,252
201141,333
201241,285
201341,443
201441,262
201541,652
201641,927
201742,297
201842,504
201942,699
202042,894
202143,651
202244,087
202344,594
202445,383

Race & Ethnicity

White84.2%
Black or African American4.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

45.0

Median Age

50.9%

Female

49.1%

Male

21.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.9%
5–9
5.5%
10–14
6.5%
15–19
5.9%
20–24
5.7%
25–34
10.1%
35–44
11.3%
45–54
13.3%
55–59
7.8%
60–64
7.2%
65–74
12.2%
75–84
7.1%
85+
2.4%

Children (under 15): 16.9% · Seniors (65+): 21.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$73,234+$3,330 vs state
Mean household income$95,329
Per-capita income$39,128
Poverty rate7.6%-1.8% vs state
Unemployment rate2.7%
Employment-to-population56.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
19.4%
Manufacturing
18.4%
Education & health care
8.9%
Construction
7.9%
Finance & real estate
7.3%
Information
6.1%
Arts, entertainment & food
5.7%
Retail trade
5.1%

The largest employment sector in Davie County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

0.5%

Carpool

80.4%

Public transit

7.3%

Work from home

27.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$235,300$-24,100 vs state

Median home value

$889

Median rent

83.4%

Homeownership rate

19,079

Total housing units

88.4%

Occupied

11.6%

Vacant

16.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

90.0%

With health insurance

95.2%

With broadband internet

29.3%

Foreign-born

8.6%

Veterans (18+)

17.5%

With a disability

91.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.7%

High School+

26.8%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Davie County, North Carolina has a population of 43,526 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 58th-largest county in North Carolina. Population density is 165 people per square mile.

The population of Davie County has grown 10.0% since 2010 (41,252 → 45,383), a +0.68% annualized rate.

The median household income in Davie County, North Carolina is $73,234, with mean (average) household income of $95,329 and per-capita income of $39,128. 7.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Davie County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (84.2%), Black or African American (4.0%), Hispanic or Latino (3.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Davie County, North Carolina is 45.0 years. Residents are 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

The median home value in Davie County is $235,300 and median monthly rent is $889. 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 19,079 total housing units, 11.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Davie County, North Carolina is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Charlotte is among the largest cities associated with Davie County, North Carolina, with a population of 886,283.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.