Town · North Carolina
Davidson, North Carolina
Davidson, town, mostly in Mecklenburg County (97.5% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Iredell County, North Carolina. Davidson had 16,662 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 15,106 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 15,660 (±291). GEOID 3716400.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,662
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,106 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,660 ±291
Median household income
$166,556
±$28,347 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$687,700
±$49,094 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$1,652
±$200 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
Where is Davidson and what county is it in?
Davidson is a town mostly in Mecklenburg County (97.5% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Iredell County, North Carolina. It covers 6.5 square miles of land, 2,324 residents per square mile in 2020.
Davidson is in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County | 14,728 | 97.5% |
| Iredell County | 378 | 2.5% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Davidson, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 16,662 people lived in Davidson on July 1, 2025, up 10.0% since 2020, faster than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020 Census counted 15,106 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 15,660 (±291).
| Measure | Davidson | Mecklenburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,660 ±291 | 1,154,681 | +2,925 |
| Households | 5,589 ±280 | 466,527 | +1,253 |
| Average household size | 2.48 ±0.12 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,294 ±312 | 503,071 | +1,403 |
Davidson's population since 2000
From 7,139 in 2000 to 16,662 in 2025: up 133.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Davidson as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Davidson?
The median resident of Davidson is 41.9 years old; 20.1% are under 18 and 15.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 8.8%. 5.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Davidson | Mecklenburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 ±2.2 | 35.5 | +4.7 |
| Under 18 years | 20.1% ±1.9 pts | 22.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.7% ±1.9 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Male | 49.9% ±2.1 pts | 48.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% ±1.6 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.2% ±4.5 pts | 43.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.8% ±4.0 pts | 29.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±1.4 pts | 6.3% | +1.7 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±1.5 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.8% ±1.9 pts | 17.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.3% ±2.0 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8% ±2.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| With a disability | 8.2% ±1.8 pts | 8.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.4% ±2.0 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.0% ±1.2 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 75.8% ±3.7 pts | 49.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 39.0% ±4.5 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 79.9% ±4.8 pts | 84.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 7.5% ±2.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Davidson earn?
Half of Davidson's 5,589 households earn less than $166,556 a year (±$28,347), against $87,005 in Mecklenburg County and $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $153,656 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Davidson | Mecklenburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $166,556 ±$28,347 | $87,005 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $234,618 ±$26,808 | $128,782 | – |
| Per capita income | $86,576 ±$10,148 | $53,295 | +$18,738 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.0% ±4.4 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.8% ±6.8 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.3% ±1.6 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% ±0.9 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.8% ±1.6 pts | 94.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Davidson?
Owners occupy 80.0% of Davidson's occupied homes and renters 20.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $687,700 by its owner (±$49,094). The median renter pays $1,652 a month including utilities, and 45.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Davidson | Mecklenburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $687,700 ±$49,094 | $406,800 | +$135,980 |
| Median gross rent | $1,652 ±$200 | $1,627 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.0% ±12.0 pts | 40.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,614 ±$187 | $1,893 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.0% ±4.1 pts | 55.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.0% ±4.1 pts | 44.9% | – |
| Housing units | 6,294 ±312 | 503,071 | +1,403 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2% ±1.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.5% ±8.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.5% ±3.9 pts | 54.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 8.6% ±3.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 27.9% ±4.1 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.9% ±1.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.4% ±2.4 pts | 5.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Davidson work and get to work?
55.3% of Davidson's workers drive alone and 30.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.
| Measure | Davidson | Mecklenburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.3% ±2.9 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% ±1.5 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 55.3% ±5.9 pts | 58.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.3% ±2.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2% ±0.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Walked | 7.4% ±2.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 30.7% ±5.8 pts | 28.5% | +19.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.2 min ±2.6 | 25.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Davidson?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Davidson, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $154,974 (Tract 64.03) to $224,375 (Tract 64.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 64.03Mecklenburg County | 6,659 | $154,974 |
| Tract 64.04Mecklenburg County | 7,781 | $224,375 |
| Tract 64.08Mecklenburg County | 2,599 | $72,784 |
| Tract 64.09Mecklenburg County | 3,746 | $138,264 |
| Tract 614.07Iredell County | 4,823 | $116,205 |
| Tract 62.16Mecklenburg County | 1,861 | $180,128 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Davidson) · Census block assignment files
How does Davidson compare with other places in North Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Davidson is the 2,240th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 67th-most populous of 549 in North Carolina.
Davidson ranks 6th of 434 places in North Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 67th | 549 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 80th | 331 |
| Residents per square mile | 18th | 443 |
| Median household income | 6th | 434 |
| Per capita income | 5th | 443 |
| Median home value | 11th | 438 |
| Median gross rent | 42nd | 395 |
| Poverty rate | 287th | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7th | 421 |
| Median age | 192nd | 442 |
| Owner-occupied share | 123rd | 443 |
| Work from home | 18th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 218th | 439 |
Davidson's figures with every place in North Carolina (CSV)
Every place in North Carolina, sortable · Compare Davidson with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Davidson?
9 of the 57 figures for Davidson on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Davidson are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Davidson.