County · North Carolina
Davie County, North Carolina
Davie County, North Carolina. Davie County had 45,855 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.3% since 2020, in line with North Carolina (+7.2%). It holds 5 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 37059.
Davie County is one of the 5 counties of the Winston-Salem, NC metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
45,855
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 42,712 · ACS 2020-2024: 44,122
Median household income
$75,057
±$2,836 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$253,900
±$19,408 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$867
±$51 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
How many people live in Davie County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 42,712 residents in Davie County. The Census Bureau estimates 45,855 for July 1, 2025, up 7.3% since 2020, in line with North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 44,122 over 264 square miles of land.
| Measure | Davie County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 44,122 | 10,730,404 | +1,865 |
| Households | 17,270±369 | 4,282,345 | +865 |
| Average household size | 2.53±0.05 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 19,311±60 | 4,895,668 | +558 |
Davie County's population since 2000
From 34,835 in 2000 to 45,855 in 2025: up 31.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Davie County?
Davie County holds 5 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Mocksville with 6,282 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Mocksville | 5,900 | $55,367 |
|---|---|---|
| Bermuda Run | 3,120 | $69,301 |
| AdvanceGEOID 3700440 | 1,499 | $115,391 |
| Cooleemee | 940 | $46,750 |
| FarmingtonGEOID 3722800 | 291 | $53,462 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Davie County?
The median resident of Davie County is 45.0 years old; 20.9% are under 18 and 22.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.3%. 4.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Davie County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.0±0.4 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.9%±0.1 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.2%±0.2 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.3% | 11.3% | +1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.0%±0.3 pts | 60.0% | −2.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.4%±0.5 pts | 20.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±0.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.9%±0.9 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.2%±0.9 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0%±0.9 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 17.5%±1.6 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.8%±1.4 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.4%±1.3 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.3%±2.0 pts | 35.7% | +3.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.3%±1.3 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 Davie County earn?
Half of Davie County's 17,270 households earn less than $75,057 a year (±$2,836), against $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $74,376 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Davie County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,057±$2,836 | $72,388 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $99,451±$6,134 | $101,208 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,803±$2,182 | $41,385 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.4%±1.9 pts | 13.0% | −4.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.3%±4.4 pts | 17.7% | −8.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.7%±2.3 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.7%±1.5 pts | 90.1% | – |
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 Davie County?
Owners occupy 82.2% of Davie County's occupied homes and renters 17.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $253,900 by its owner (±$19,408). The median renter pays $867 a month including utilities, and 40.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Davie County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $253,900±$19,408 | $288,900 | +$41,482 |
| Median gross rent | $867±$51 | $1,228 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.6%±8.8 pts | 39.6% | +15.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,489±$84 | $1,631 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.2%±1.9 pts | 66.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 19,311±60 | 4,895,668 | +558 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.7%±4.7 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.7%±2.6 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.2%±2.1 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1%±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.9%±1.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
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 many new homes is Davie County building?
Builders took permits for 236 new housing units across Davie County in 2025 (171 single-family), 5.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Davie County get to work?
78.7% of Davie County's workers drive alone and 8.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Davie County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.4%±1.5 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7%±1.3 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.7%±2.3 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.5%±2.2 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.8%±1.7 pts | 16.3% | +4.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.3 min±1.6 | 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 are Davie County's census tracts?
Davie County is divided into 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,091 (Tract 807.02) to $109,196 (Tract 803.01).
| Tract 801.0137059080101 | 3,962±568 | $69,792 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 801.0237059080102 | 3,624±350 | $87,321 |
| Tract 80237059080200 | 5,631±581 | $72,756 |
| Tract 803.0137059080301 | 5,922±537 | $109,196 |
| Tract 803.0237059080302 | 3,584±397 | $81,523 |
| Tract 80437059080400 | 5,587±615 | $97,331 |
| Tract 80537059080500 | 5,107±516 | $72,871 |
| Tract 80637059080600 | 4,725±448 | $58,281 |
| Tract 807.0137059080701 | 3,335±490 | $62,286 |
| Tract 807.0237059080702 | 2,645±302 | $49,091 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Davie County compare with North Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 58th of 100 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 24th of 100 |
| Residents per square mile | 35th of 100 |
| Median household income | 18th of 100 |
| Median home value | 32nd of 100 |
| Median gross rent | 55th of 100 |
| Poverty rate | 91st of 100 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36th of 100 |
| Median age | 36th of 100 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Davie County 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' school search.