Population 44,122 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Davie County
Household size in Davie County
| Period | Davie County | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.49 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.49 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.61 people per household, Davie County sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Winston-Salem area, where it has 2.46 people. Household size has crept up from 2.54 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Davie County
| Period | Davie County | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 39.1 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.0 | 40.2 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.6 | 41.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.3 | 41.5 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.3, Davie County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.0, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Davie County
| Period | Davie County | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 12.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 11.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.4% of households in Davie County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Davie County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five North Carolina counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Davie County
Renters in Davie County
| Period | Davie County | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 29.2% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 31.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.2% | 33.2% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 30.8% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Davie County is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over four in ten owners (41.2%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Of North Carolina's 100 counties, only six have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Davie County
| Period | Davie County | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 11.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 11.4% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 9.9% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Davie County is close to the national rate: 10.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Davie County has a lower vacancy rate than most North Carolina counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Davie County
| Period | Davie County | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1980 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1982 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1985 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Davie County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Davie County
| Period | Davie County | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $709 | $700 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $692 | $751 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $764 | $830 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $908 | $1,102 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$198 | +$403 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Davie County costs $908 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $198 a month since 2006–10, up 28%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.2% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Davie County
Bachelor's degrees in Davie County
| Period | Davie County | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7% | 25.2% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.1% | 25.9% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 27.2% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.3% | 31.2% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +6.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a quarter of adults 25 and older in Davie County (27.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Davie County
| Period | Davie County | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.1% | 83.9% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.2% | 84.4% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.7% | 87.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.1% | 89.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Davie County have finished high school (91.1%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.1 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Davie County
| Period | Davie County | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 8.4% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 10.3% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −3.5 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Davie County is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Davie County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davie County | 2.61 | 44.3 | 8.4% | 17.8% | 10.8% | 1988 | $908 | 27.3% | 91.1% | 4.8% |
| Davidson County | 2.49 | 42.7 | 11.7% | 25.6% | 9.5% | 1985 | $980 | 21.5% | 88.4% | 4.3% |
| Alexander County | 2.48 | 45.1 | 10.7% | 19.3% | 14.4% | 1985 | $774 | 16.9% | 85.7% | 4.6% |
| Guilford County | 2.44 | 38.6 | 12.8% | 40.1% | 10.2% | 1984 | $1,268 | 38.9% | 90.7% | 4.7% |
| Caldwell County | 2.49 | 43.9 | 13.4% | 26.5% | 12.5% | 1980 | $799 | 19.3% | 85.0% | 5.2% |
| Alamance County | 2.51 | 39.6 | 12.2% | 35.0% | 9.7% | 1986 | $1,093 | 28.6% | 88.2% | 5.2% |
| Avery County | 2.31 | 46.8 | 5.7% | 17.0% | 42.2% | 1984 | $869 | 25.0% | 87.4% | 4.6% |
| Orange County | 2.49 | 38.7 | 8.2% | 36.2% | 10.3% | 1991 | $1,507 | 62.6% | 93.5% | 3.4% |
| Mitchell County | 2.21 | 48.1 | 7.5% | 23.7% | 22.7% | 1979 | $845 | 23.9% | 90.8% | 6.4% |
| Durham County | 2.32 | 38.2 | 11.5% | 44.5% | 8.5% | 1990 | $1,573 | 55.0% | 91.1% | 4.2% |
| Yancey County | 2.31 | 48.9 | 7.2% | 20.6% | 26.7% | 1988 | $880 | 25.1% | 90.5% | 7.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Davie County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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