North Carolina

Davie

42,712
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Davie

Davie, North Carolina, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 7,574. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 42,712.

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

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Stoneman's Raid — Mocksville Bridge Fight NC, Stoneman's Raid — Mocksville NC, and 20 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202042,712
201041,240
200034,835
199027,859
198024,599
197018,855
196016,728
195015,420
194014,909
193014,386
192013,578
191013,394
190012,115
189011,621
188011,096
18709,620
18608,494
18507,866
18407,574
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Davie

Military engagements that took place in Davie, North Carolina.

Stoneman's Raid — Mocksville Bridge Fight NC
1865
Stoneman's Raid — Mocksville NC
1865

Historic places in Davie

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

Win-Mock Farm Dairy
Davie
Cooleemee
Mocksville
Shutt, John Edward Belle, House and Outbuildings
Advance
Cana Store and Post Office
Mocksville
Davie County Courthouse
Mocksville
Hodges Business College
Mocksville
Farmington Historic District
Farmington
Cooleemee Mill Town Historic District
Cooleemee
North Main Street Historic District
Mocksville
Salisbury Street Historic District
Mocksville
Downtown Mocksville Historic District
Mocksville
Boxwood Lodge
Mocksville
Helper, Hinton Rowan, House
Mocksville
Barnhardt, George E., House
Mocksville
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Frequently asked about Davie

When does Davie first appear in the US census?
Davie, North Carolina first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 7,574.
What is the population of Davie?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Davie had a recorded population of 42,712.
Were any battles fought in Davie?
2 documented military engagements took place in Davie, including Stoneman's Raid — Mocksville Bridge Fight NC, Stoneman's Raid — Mocksville NC.
How many historic places are in Davie?
20 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Davie, North Carolina.
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