Davidson, North Carolina
Davidson: Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States
About
Davidson is a town located in the county of Gaston in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,944 and a population density of 700 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,203 inhabitants.
The town was created 188 years ago in 1836.
Quick Facts about Davidson
| Population : | 13,203 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Gaston County |
| Postal code : | 28035–28036 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 704 980 |
| Area : | 15.64 km2 |
| Altitude : | 840 feet / 256 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1837 (188 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 08:52:45 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 844 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 17.11% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Davidson is located at 35°30'8"N 80°50'21"W (35.5023300, -80.8391200).
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Demographics
The population of Davidson increased by 17.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,944 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,190 | 2.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,476 | 2.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,734 | 2.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,931 | 1.65% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,214 | 2.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,519 | 2.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,761 | 1.9% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,879 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,054 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,203 | 1.13% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 22,786 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 23,563 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 23,047 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 23,409 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 15.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.1% |
| White only, percent : | 92.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,477 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.9% |
Davidson zip code is 28036.
County name: Mecklenburg, County
fips: 37119
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $190,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,774 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $933 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $983 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,192 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.16 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 86,446 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 302,796 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 604,518 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 850,953 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $36,566 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $56,971 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,993 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,298 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,080 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 667 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 80 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,995 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 247 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,837 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 628.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 37.25 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $82,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $878 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $366 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $629 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,663 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.31 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 27,180 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 121,497 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 253,574 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $22,695 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $42,767 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,340 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 999 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 372 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 287 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 41 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 828 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 51 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 772 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,387.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.08 |
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People born in Davidson (5)
People born in Davidson, including football coach Matt Ballard, racing driver and crew chief Trent Owens, football player, quarterback Will Grier, .
List
- Mary T. Martin Sloop she was born in 09/03/1873
- Eleanor Neeva Northcott (U.S. military veteran) she was born in 01/01/1920
Schools in Davidson
College & universities near Davidson, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198385 | Davidson College | Davidson (NC) | 28035 |
| 408163 | Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology | Mooresville (NC) | 28115 |
| 442611 | NASCAR Technical Institute | Mooresville (NC) | 28117 |
| 450614 | Empire Beauty School-Concord | Concord (NC) | 28027 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Davidson, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
Post offices near Davidson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Davidson Post Office | Davidson (NC) | 28036 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Davidson , Pennsylvania township in southern Sullivan County, Pennsylvania with a population of 528 people.
- Davidson , Oklahoma town in Tillman County, Oklahoma, United States with a population of 289 people.
Other cities in Gaston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gaston County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gastonia | 77,640 | The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina. |
| Mount Holly | 16,415 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina |
| Belmont | 12,622 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| Cherryville | 6,138 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Bessemer City | 5,577 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| South Gastonia | 5,312 | Unincorporated community |
| Dallas | 4,851 | Town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States |
| Cramerton | 4,511 | Town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. |
| Stanley | 3,793 | Town in North Carolina |
| Lowell | 3,744 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States |
| Ranlo | 3,708 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| High Shoals | 757 | Town |
| McAdenville | 677 | Human settlement in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Davidson distances to largest North Carolina cities
- Charlotte
- Raleigh
- West Raleigh
- Greensboro
- Durham
- Winston-Salem
- Fayetteville
- Wilmington
- High Point
- Concord
- Greenville
- Asheville
- City of Greenville
- Gastonia
- Jacksonville
- Apex
- Huntersville
- Burlington
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