Davidson County PUMA, NC

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2021 Population

167,998

0.705% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

42.4

0.235% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

14.5%

4.2% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$53,083

5.22% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$157,300

5.22% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

69,823

0.766% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Davidson County PUMA, NC had a population of 168k people with a median age of 42.4 and a median household income of $53,083. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Davidson County PUMA, NC grew from 166,822 to 167,998, a 0.705% increase and its median household income grew from $50,448 to $53,083, a 5.22% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Davidson County PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.49%), White (Hispanic) (4.59%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.5%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.44%).

8.32% of the households in Davidson County PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.7% of the residents in Davidson County PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Davidson County PUMA, NC are Davidson-Davie Community College (1,400 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Davidson County PUMA, NC was $157,300, and the homeownership rate was 72.2%.

Most people in Davidson County PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Davidson County PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Davidson County PUMA, NC borders High Point City PUMA, NC, Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC, Kernersville Town & Clemmons Village PUMA, NC, Davie, Yadkin & Iredell (North) Counties PUMA, NC, Stanley & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC, Rowan County PUMA, NC, Randolph County PUMA, NC, and Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Davidson County PUMA, NC is home to a population of 168k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.52% of Davidson County PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (9.27k people).

In 2021, there were 8.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (132k people) in Davidson County PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.71k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Davidson County PUMA, NC are Spanish (9,762 households), Khmer (633 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (610 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

85,414

Women

50.9%

82,522

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 167,936 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.7%

2021 Citizenship

96.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.7% of Davidson County PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Davidson County PUMA, NC was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Davidson County PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Davidson County PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
132k ± 286
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
15.9k ± 569
White (Hispanic)
7.71k ± 810

7.62%

Hispanic Population

12.8k people

7.62% of the people in Davidson County PUMA, NC are hispanic (12.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Davidson County PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,224 ± 1,381 people
El Salvador
1,118 ± 818 people
Philippines
588 ± 594 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Davidson County PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 3,224 Davidson County PUMA, NC residents, followed by El Salvador with 1,118 and Philippines with 588.

Foreign-Born Population

5.52%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

9.27k people

5.06%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.45k people

As of 2021, 5.52% of Davidson County PUMA, NC residents (9.27k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Davidson County PUMA, NC was 5.06%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Davidson County PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
9,762 households (6.14%)
Khmer
633 households (0.398%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
610 households (0.384%)

8.32% of the households in Davidson County PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Davidson County PUMA, NC was Spanish. 6.14% of the households in Davidson County PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,180 ± 365
Gulf War (2001-)
1,469 ± 304
Gulf War (1990s)
1,229 ± 283

Davidson County PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Davidson County PUMA, NC employs 69.8k people. The largest industries in Davidson County PUMA, NC are Construction (5,232 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,586 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,441 people), and the highest paying industries are Machinery, equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($122,990), Other health care services ($114,125), and Car Dealers ($104,794).

Males in Davidson County PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,967. The income inequality in Davidson County PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.413, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

32,738

Women

46.5%

37,624

Men

53.5%

The workforce of Davidson County PUMA, NC in 2020 was 70,362 people, with 46.5% woman, and 53.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Davidson County PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

69.8k

2021 Value

−0.766%

1 Year decline

± −0.766%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Davidson County PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −0.766%, from 70.4k employees to 69.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Davidson County PUMA, NC, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,643 people), Retail salespersons (1,900 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,625 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Davidson County PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

69.8k

2021 Value

−0.766%

1 Year decline

± −0.766%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Davidson County PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −0.766%, from 70.4k employees to 69.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Davidson County PUMA, NC, are Construction (5,232 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,586 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,441 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Davidson County PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Davidson County PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,264

Median earning men ± $1,788

$31,431

Median earning women ± $846

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,993), Information ($51,406), and Public Administration ($50,812).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,156), Public Administration ($41,409), and Wholesale Trade ($39,299).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Davidson County PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Davidson County PUMA, NC awarded 1,400 degrees. The student population of Davidson County PUMA, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,222 male students and 2,414 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Davidson County PUMA, NC are White (1,014 and 73%), followed by Black or African American (165 and 11.9%), Hispanic or Latino (93 and 6.7%), and Unknown (52 and 3.74%).

The largest universities in Davidson County PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Davidson-Davie Community College (1,400 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Davidson County PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (232 and 16.6%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (133 and 9.5%), and General Business Administration & Management (126 and 9%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,636 students enrolled in Davidson County PUMA, NC, 33.6% men and 66.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,564 records, of which 64.9% were women and 35.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
232 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
81 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
27 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Davidson County PUMA, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 232 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Davidson County PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Davidson-Davie Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,400 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Davidson-Davie Community College with 1,400 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 523 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Davidson County PUMA, NC, which is 0.596 times less than the 877 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,014 degrees mean that there were 6.15 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 165 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,072) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($154) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.714% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.903% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Davidson County PUMA, NC in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (43.2k), Some college (30.9k), and Secondary Education (23.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Davidson County PUMA, NC was $157,300 in 2021, which is 0.642 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $149,500 to $157,300, a 5.22% increase. The homeownership rate in Davidson County PUMA, NC is 72.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Davidson County PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Davidson County PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Davidson County PUMA, NC is $53,083. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Davidson County PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

Housing

Property

$157,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,156

$48,372

Median Property Taxes

±$1,769

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Davidson County PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Davidson County PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.2%

Homeownership

2021

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.2% of the housing units in Davidson County PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Davidson County PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Davidson County PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Davidson County PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,083

Median Household Income

± $1,797

67k

Number of Households

± 2,299

In 2021, the median household income of the 67k households in Davidson County PUMA, NC grew to $53,083 from the previous year's value of $50,448.

The following chart displays the households in Davidson County PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.413

2021 Wage GINI in Davidson County PUMA, NC

0.406

2020 Wage GINI in Davidson County PUMA, NC

In 2021, the income inequality in Davidson County PUMA, NC was 0.413 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.58% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Davidson County PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Davidson County PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Davidson County PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.7%)
Carpooled (9.67%)
Worked At Home (6.4%)

In 2021, 81.7% of workers in Davidson County PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.67%) and those who worked at home (6.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Davidson County PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.16% of the workforce in Davidson County PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Davidson County PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Davidson County PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Davidson County PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Davidson County PUMA, NC (24.1k out of 166k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Davidson County PUMA, NC is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.6% of the population of Davidson County PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 44.3% on employee plans, 16% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.28% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.4%

Uninsured

44.3%

Employer Coverage

16%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

1.28%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Davidson County PUMA, NC declined by 2.75% from 11.7% to 11.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Davidson County PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.