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Davidson County, NC
9 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Davidson County, North Carolina.
Population
172,954
Land area
553sq mi
People per sq mi
313
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Davidson County
Davidson County at a glance
- Davidson County is 42% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 17th among 100 counties in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $64,172, 11% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,100 (24% below North Carolina) and median rent is $901 a month.
- Its largest cities are Thomasville (27,321), Lexington (19,690) and Midway (4,897).
Local data for Davidson County, NC
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes8
- Schools54
- Colleges1
- Libraries5
- Banks25
- Post Offices8
- Parks38
- Grocery Stores52
- Restaurants315
- Affordable Housing13
- Home Health Agencies5
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment10
- Private Schools7
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities16
- Historic Places34
Housing and community stats
Davidson County, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,172
Poverty rate
12.8%
Median home value
$219,100
Prices +4.4% in a year
Median rent
$901/mo
Homeownership
74.4%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (22,881), Irish Americans (16,651), Mexican Americans (9,975).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,845
46,241 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,998
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,574 per person
PPP loans
$300M
4,173 loans, 37,424 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$1.1M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Davidson County, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Davidson County, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
564
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
216
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 28°F
45.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone34 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Davidson County, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Davidson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Davidson County, NC?
- Thomasville is the largest city or town in Davidson County, with about 27,321 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Davidson County?
- Davidson County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 27107, 27239, 27262, 27292, 27295.
- What is the population of Davidson County, NC?
- About 172,954 people live in Davidson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Davidson County?
- Davidson County borders Guilford County, Forsyth County, Rowan County, Randolph County, Stanly County, Davie County, Montgomery County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023