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Davidson, NC


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Davidson, North Carolina

Davidson, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg county, is 16 miles W of Concord, North Carolina (center to center) and 18 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town is in the Charlotte - Gastonia - Rock Hill area. There are 7,139 residents in Davidson.

The People and Families of Davidson

In Davidson, about 45% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Davidson had a median family income of $100,961. Most of the residents of Davidson tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. Davidson is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the town. Lots of residents of Davidson prove that it's possible to work from home regularly. People say that the town is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Davidson folks tended to give their money ($13,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Davidson Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Davidson that were owner-occupied was 80%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Davidson housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the town, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Davidson, 80% of commuters drive to work. Davidson offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

Davidson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyDavidson Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyDavidson Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyDavidson Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyDavidson College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyDavidson Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyDavidson Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 7%Davidson People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 15%Davidson Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Davidson, NC

Comparing Davidson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Male Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity64
Female Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use48
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Property Taxes41
Affordability of Rents31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime68

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