Davidson County, North Carolina

Davidson County is one of the 100 county of North Carolina, located towards the Southern Region (South Atlantic) of United States. The population of county in 2000 stood at 147246 as per the Census data. Its population in July 2008 was estimated to be about 158166, It is the 14th largest in terms of population. The county extends throughout a territory of 566.77 sq mi (1467.93 square kilometre ), of which, 552.15 square miles (1430.06 square kilometre) of it is land and 14.62 square miles (37.87 square kilometre) of it is water, makes it the 31st largest by total area in North Carolina.

Davidson County North Carolina
Map of Davidson County, North Carolina

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 147246 residents, 58156 households, and 42535 families in the county. The population density was 266.7 people per square mile (102.97/kmē), it is the 14th most densely populated county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. There were 62432 housing units at an average density of 113.1 per square mile (43.67/kmē). The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 2.92. In the county the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 96 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males. According to July 2008 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the county is 158166, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 88.24% White, 9.37% Black or African American, 0.43% American Indian, 1.05% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, and 0.89% from two or more races.

Davidson County North Carolina Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Davidson County North Carolina School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Davidson County North Carolina GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $38640, making it the 27th highest county by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the county was $46241, making its North Carolina's 21st highest county by median family income. The per capita income for the county was $18703, making it the 30th wealthiest county by per capita income among the North Carolina.

In 2000, 32736 pupils and students, of which 16447 are male and 16289 are female, 22.23% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 2182 nursery or pri school, 1967 kindergarten, 16513 elementary school, 7703 high school and 4371 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Denton TownDavidson County1.771.770.011450821.51943930950
2Lexington CityDavidson County17.6217.620199531132.61531026226
3Thomasville CityDavidson County, Randolph County11.1511.150197881775.21604530972
4Welcome CdpDavidson County9.359.3503538378.42261342266
5High Point CityGuilford County, Davidson County, Randolph County, Forsyth County50.6949.051.64858391750.12130340137
YearPopulation
April 2000 census147246
April 2000 Estimate147250
July 2000 Estimate147657
July 2001 Estimate149199
July 2002 Estimate150377
July 2003 Estimate151372
July 2004 Estimate152331
July 2005 Estimate153116
July 2006 Estimate154494
July 2007 Estimate156074
July 2008 Estimate158166
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school112810542182
Kindergarten10269411967
Elementary school8493802016513
High school401836857703
College or graduate school178225894371
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Davidson County, North Carolina$38640$46241$18703
North Carolina, United States$39184$46335$20307
United States$41994$50046$21587