Davidson, NC Demographics

A map of Davidson's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	12,560	12,436	80.2%	82.3%
Black	1,385	746	8.8%	4.9%
Multiracial	627	511	4.0%	3.4%
Hispanic	554	823	3.5%	5.4%
Asian	467	503	3.0%	3.3%
Native American/Other	67	87	0.4%	0.6%

Davidson, North Carolina has an estimated population of 15,660, an increase from the 15,106 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.2% White, 8.8% Black, 4.0% Multiracial, 3.5% Hispanic, 3.0% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Davidson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Davidson has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Davidson, that probability was 31.5% in 2020 and 34.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Davidson is ranked the 67th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Davidson was ranked the 70th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Davidson's White Population

12,560 residents of Davidson, or 80.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Davidson is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Davidson ranks 230th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Davidson's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Davidson's population has decreased from 82.3% to 80.2%.

Davidson is more White than neighboring Huntersville (67.3% White), and Mooresville (69.3% White). Davidson is less White than neighboring Cornelius (82% White), Lake Norman of Iredell (87.9% White), and Westport (93% White).

Davidson's Black Population

1,385 residents of Davidson, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Davidson is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Davidson ranks 514th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Davidson's Black population has grown by an estimated 85.7%. Black residents' share of Davidson's population has increased from 4.9% to 8.8%.

Davidson is more Black than neighboring Cornelius (3.5% Black), Lake Norman of Iredell (0.3% Black), and Westport (0.8% Black). Davidson is less Black than neighboring Huntersville (13.3% Black), and Mooresville (12.2% Black).

Davidson's Asian Population

467 residents of Davidson, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Davidson is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Davidson ranks 56th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Davidson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. Asian residents' share of Davidson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Davidson is more Asian than neighboring Lake Norman of Iredell (1.7% Asian), and Westport (1.4% Asian). Davidson is less Asian than neighboring Cornelius (3.1% Asian), Huntersville (6.4% Asian), and Mooresville (4.4% Asian).

Davidson's Hispanic Population

554 residents of Davidson, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Davidson is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Davidson ranks 419th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Davidson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 32.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Davidson's population has decreased from 5.4% to 3.5%.

Davidson is more Hispanic than neighboring Westport (3.3% Hispanic). Davidson is less Hispanic than neighboring Cornelius (5.4% Hispanic), Huntersville (8.3% Hispanic), Mooresville (8.3% Hispanic), and Lake Norman of Iredell (7% Hispanic).

Davidson's Native American/Other Population

67 residents of Davidson, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Davidson is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Davidson ranks 515th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Davidson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 23.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Davidson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Davidson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Norman of Iredell (0.3% Native American/Other), and Westport (0% Native American/Other). Davidson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Huntersville (0.5% Native American/Other), and Mooresville (1.2% Native American/Other).

Davidson's Multiracial Population

627 residents of Davidson, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Davidson is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Davidson ranks 477th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Davidson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Davidson's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.0%.

Davidson is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Norman of Iredell (2.8% Multiracial), and Westport (1.5% Multiracial). Davidson is less Multiracial than neighboring Cornelius (5.6% Multiracial), Huntersville (4.1% Multiracial), and Mooresville (4.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.