Davidson: Demographics & People
Davidson is home to 15,660 people, in 5,589 households. Population grew 5.4% from 14,852 (2022) to 15,660 (2024). Median age 41.9 years. (6.4y older than Mecklenburg County; 5.7y older than North Carolina). Children under 18 are 20% of the population. Population is 80% White (non-Hispanic) and 9% Black. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.30). 70% of households are family-led. County is gaining 11,365 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 34% adult obesity, 14% smoke.
- 2.8 people per household (vs North Carolina avg 2.5).
- 30% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs North Carolina 42%).
- 56 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs North Carolina 64).
Population & Trend
Population grew 5.4% from 14,852 (2022) to 15,660 (2024) — about 9.1× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~16,523 (extrapolated at 2.7%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 17,720.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 186,693 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 5.4% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 14,852 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 15,660 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 15,660 people (vs North Carolina 70,630) |
| Population Estimate | 17,720 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 41.9y is 3.0 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 20% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 41.9 years (vs North Carolina 36.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 20.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 15,660 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 3,143 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 3,386.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 6,674.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 2,457 |
| Population under 18 | 3,143 |
| Median age | 41.9 years (vs North Carolina 36.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 15,660 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.30 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 11,969 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 1,485 |
| Asian residents | 425 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 602 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 30.4% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 82.7% |
| Asian population | 3.0% (vs North Carolina 3.2%) |
| Black population | 8.8% (vs North Carolina 26.0%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 3.5% (vs North Carolina 12.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 80.2% (vs North Carolina 51.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.2% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 6% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 4,778 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 9,795 |
| Share born in this state | 30.5% |
| Share born in another state | 69.5% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 62.5% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizens | 5.8% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 879 |
| From Europe | 222 |
| From Africa | 327 |
Households & Family Composition
5,589 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 70% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 3,764 families, 36% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 3,068 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 3,764 |
| Married couples with children | 1,368 |
| Single-parent households | 25 |
| Average household size | 2.47 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 10.8% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 124 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 41 |
| Family households | 3,895 households (vs North Carolina 17,226) |
| Households that are families | 69.7% (vs North Carolina 58.5%) |
| Total households | 5,589 households (vs North Carolina 25,235) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 20.1% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 11,365 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 20.1% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 195,842 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 184,477 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 11,365 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 474 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 3.1% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 1,803 residents live in group quarters (11.5% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 1,803 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 12 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 37097 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 37 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 097 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Iredell |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 14.6% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 13.10 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 16.20 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 37097 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Iredell County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 6,544 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 37097 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Iredell County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 77.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 58.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 28.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 181,806 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.40 |
| Family Score · Schools | 2 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 3 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 20.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 15,660, booming, established, affluent, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 15,660 people (vs North Carolina 70,630) |
| Town Summary · County | Iredell County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade