North Carolina

Davidson

168,930
2020 population
1830
first census record
20
census records

About Davidson

Davidson, North Carolina, first appears in the United States federal census in 1830, when it recorded a population of 13,389. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 168,930.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Stoneman's Raid — Lexington NC, and 58 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020168,930
2010162,878
2000147,246
1990126,677
1980113,162
197095,627
196079,493
195062,244
194053,377
193047,865
192035,201
191029,404
190023,403
189021,702
188020,333
187017,414
186016,601
185015,320
184014,606
183013,389
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Davidson

Military engagements that took place in Davidson, North Carolina.

Stoneman's Raid — Lexington NC
1865

Historic places in Davidson

National Register of Historic Places listings in Davidson, North Carolina.

Fair Grove Methodist Church Cemetery
South Thomasville
Old Davidson County Courthouse
Lexington
Uptown Lexington Historic District
Lexington
Beck's Reformed Church Cemetery
Silver Hill
Abbott's Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
Thomasville
Bethany Reformed and Lutheran Church Cemetery
Midway
Jersey Baptist Church Cemetery
Linwood
Spurgeon House
High Point
Sowers, Philip, House
Churchland
Yadkin College Historic District
Yadkin College
Jersey Settlement Meeting House
Linwood
Grimes School
Lexington
Church Street School
Thomasville
Brummell's Inn
Thomasville
Randolph Street Historic District
Thomasville
Hedrick's Grove Reformed Church
Lexington
First Reformed Church
Lexington
St. Luke's Lutheran Church Cemetery
Tyro
Grace Episcopal Church
Lexington
Lexington Residential Historic District
Lexington
Good Hope Methodist Church Cemetery
Welcome
Spach, Adam, Rock House Site
Winston-Salem
Thomasville Downtown Historic District
Thomasville
Erlanger Mill Village Historic District
Lexington
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Frequently asked about Davidson

When does Davidson first appear in the US census?
Davidson, North Carolina first appears in the federal census in 1830, with a recorded population of 13,389.
What is the population of Davidson?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Davidson had a recorded population of 168,930.
Were any battles fought in Davidson?
1 documented military engagement took place in Davidson, including Stoneman's Raid — Lexington NC.
How many historic places are in Davidson?
58 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Davidson, North Carolina.
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