Davidson Authority
Davidson is a high-income town of 15,660 with home prices 2.4× the North Carolina median.
Davidson, North Carolina
Davidson is a North Carolina town in Iredell County, North Carolina, home to 15,660 residents. At $166,556 median household income, Davidson sits in the upper income bracket of North Carolina.
Definition and scope
Located in Iredell County, North Carolina, Davidson operates within North Carolina's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 12 and is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan area.
Who lives here
Davidson has approximately 15,660 residents. The median age is 41.9 years. Roughly 80% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $687,700.
Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):
- White (non-Hispanic): 80.2%
- Black or African American: 8.8%
- Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
- Asian: 3.0%
Economy and earnings
Median household income in Davidson is $166,556. Poverty rate stands at 7.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.4%. Educational attainment: 75.8% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public services and infrastructure
Available public services on file for Davidson:
- Public schools: 2
- Public libraries: 1
- Fire stations: 3
- Police stations: 3
- Hospitals: 3
Getting around
Johnston Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Cabarrus County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Kannapolis, North Carolina.
Geography and climate
Davidson sits at an elevation of 809 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 8a.
References
- North Carolina State Authority — state-level reference for North Carolina.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
- Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.
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- 2026-01872 Continuance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council · source
- 2026-06286 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors · source
- 2026-08013 Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Grid Infrastructure, Equipment, and · source
- 2026-02497 Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in and in Relation to Burma · source
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- R1-2026-03829 Continuing the Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries · source
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