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Davie County, North Carolina had an estimated 45,383 residents on July 1, 2024, up 6.3 percent since the 2020 census base of 42,709, across 264 square miles. County output reached $1.97 bn in 2024, 877 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 16 7(a) approvals worth $9.5 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Davie County
How many people live in Davie County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202444,122
- Households17,270
- Average household size2.55
- Median household income$75,057
- Median age45.0
- Median gross rent$867 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$253,900
- Home value to household income3.4 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income13.9 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher27.3 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree9.3 percent
- Adults 25 and over31,534
- Population under 189,207
- Share under 1820.9 percent
- Population 65 and over9,775
- Share 65 and over22.2 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6425,140
- Civilian labor force21,467
- Unemployment rate4.7 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over61.5 percent
- Rank by population among North Carolina counties58th of 100
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1116th of 3,222
Davie County is the 58th largest of 100 North Carolina counties by population. A median home costs 3.4 times median household income, which is moderately unaffordable by national standards. Residents 65 and over outnumber those under 18, at 22.2 percent against 20.9 percent, which points demand at health care, services and single story product rather than schools.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Davie County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202445,383
- Census 2020 base population42,709
- Population change since the 2020 census base6.26 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024789
- Births, 2024425
- Deaths, 2024573
- Natural change, 2024-148
- Net domestic migration, 2024866
- Net international migration, 202475
- Total net migration, 2024941
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 20243,026
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents374th of 3,144
The county has grown 6.26 percent since the 2020 census base. Deaths exceeded births in 2024 and the population still grew, so all of the growth came from people moving in. A market held up by migration is more sensitive to a change in relative cost than one growing from household formation.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Davie County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving1,331
- People arriving, from those returns2,504
- Tax returns filed by households leaving1,088
- Net household movement243
- Adjusted gross income arriving$113.4 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$36.4 m
- Average income of an arriving household$85,168
- Average income of a leaving household$70,734
- Largest single originForsyth County (383 households)
- Largest single destinationForsyth County (316 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth County | 383 | 738 | $45.6 m |
| Iredell County | 94 | 182 | $5.2 m |
| Davidson County | 79 | 143 | $5.0 m |
| Rowan County | 75 | 162 | $3.9 m |
| Guilford County | 44 | 73 | $2.2 m |
| Yadkin County | 41 | 90 | $1.6 m |
| Mecklenburg County | 33 | 58 | $1.8 m |
| Cabarrus County | 22 | 43 | $1.2 m |
Households arriving report $14,434 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Forsyth County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Davie County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$1.97 bn
- County GDP, 2023$1.90 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20243.9 percent
- GDP change over five years33.3 percent
- Rank by GDP among the North Carolina areas BEA publishes61st of 100
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1296th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$44,752
Output grew 3.9 percent in the latest year and 33.3 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Davie County
- Covered employment, annual average13,854
- Establishments reporting1,128
- Average annual pay$51,139
- Average weekly wage$983
- Manufacturing, employment3,596
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$60,224
- Health care and social assistance, employment1,683
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$59,235
- Retail trade, employment1,630
- Retail trade, average annual pay$33,720
- Accommodation and food services, employment1,121
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$20,322
- Transportation and warehousing, employment998
- Construction, employment860
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3,596 | 57 | $60,224 |
| Health care and social assistance | 1,683 | 99 | $59,235 |
| Retail trade | 1,630 | 129 | $33,720 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,121 | 71 | $20,322 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 998 | 42 | $54,430 |
| Construction | 860 | 170 | $59,313 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 763 | 84 | $48,073 |
| Other services, except public administration | 373 | 81 | $32,059 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 3,596 jobs, 26.0 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Davie County?
- Establishments, all industries877
- Employment at those establishments11,701
- Annual payroll$528.2 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents19.9
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Davie County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 2024250
- Declared construction value permitted$47.9 m
- Single family units authorized185
- Multifamily units authorized65
- Multifamily share of units26.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$191,659
- Units authorized per 1,000 households14.5
Single-family homes are 74.0 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Davie County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded16
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$9.5 m
- Average 7(a) approval$593,275
- Median 7(a) approval$175,000
- Largest single approval$2,158,100
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)135
- Jobs per approval8.4
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active11
- Distinct industries receiving approvals14
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer18.8 percent
- Loans on real estate terms3
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter13
- Franchise loans2
- Franchise share of approvals12.5 percent
- 504 approvals recorded7
- 504 gross approval dollars$14.1 m
- Average 504 approval$2,008,429
- Median 504 approval$1,132,000
- Distinct CDCs active2
- 504 jobs per approval10.6
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved5.3
- Most active CDCBusiness Expansion Funding Corporation (5)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$23.6 m
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Davie County
Do SBA loans in Davie County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded5
- Paid in full5
- Charged off0
- Status: Paid in full5
- Status: Exempt from disclosure8
- Status: Cancelled1
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed2
Only 5 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Davie County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending3
- Mocksville, approvals12
- Advance, approvals3
- Cooleemee, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Mocksville | 12 | $8,330,600 |
| Advance | 3 | $1,146,800 |
| Cooleemee | 1 | $15,000 |
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Davie County?
- Land area264 sq mi
- Rank by land area among North Carolina counties86th of 100
- Width, east to west19.2 mi
- Height, north to south21.3 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary5
- Residents per square mile of land167
- Establishments per square mile3.32
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Davie County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Davie County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 370308
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book4
- Of those, participating in the NFIP4
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Davie County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/LZone 3
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Davie County (community 370308), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Davie County in radon zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Coverage
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202444,122
- Households17,270
- Average household size2.55
- Median household income$75,057
- Median age45.0
Common questions
Davie County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Davie County, North Carolina?
The Census Bureau estimates 45,383 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 44,122, in 17,270 households, ranking 58th of 100 North Carolina counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Davie County's population growing?
The population has grown 6.26 percent since the 2020 census base of 42,709, to 45,383 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 425 births against 573 deaths, with net migration of 941. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Davie County?
$75,057. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $253,900, which is 3.4 times income, and median gross rent is $867 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Davie County?
877 establishments, employing 11,701 people with an annual payroll of $528.2 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Davie County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 3,596 jobs, 26.0 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 13,854 jobs at an average annual pay of $51,139, or $983 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Davie County?
16 7(a) approvals totaling $9.5 m since FY2020, across 11 lenders, with a median approval of $175,000, plus 7 504 approvals worth $14.1 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Davie County?
250 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $47.9 m. Multifamily was 26.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Davie County?
Zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Davie County come from?
The largest single origin is Forsyth County, with 383 households. Arriving households report an average income of $85,168 against $70,734 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Davie County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Davie County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Davie.
5 Census places lie wholly or partly in Davie County. All 5 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mocksville | town | 6,068 | 12 | Wholly in this county |
| Bermuda Run | town | 3,211 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Advance | CDP | 1,408 | 3 | Wholly in this county |
| Cooleemee | town | 988 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Farmington | CDP | 409 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |