Davidson
Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Davidson is a town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, with 15,106 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 840 ft (256 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cornelius, 3.5 miles W.
- 15,106residents (2020 Census)
- 840 ftelevation · 256 m
- 6.5 sq miland area · 16.9 km²
- 2,320 / sq mipopulation density
- 28036ZIP code
About Davidson
Davidson is a suburban town in Mecklenburg and Iredell counties, North Carolina, United States. Some areas of neighboring Cabarrus County also use a Davidson postal address, but are not within the town limits. It is a suburb in the Charlotte metropolitan area. The population was 15,106 at the 2020 census, up from 10,944 in 2010. The town was founded in 1837 with the establishment of the Presbyterian Davidson College, named for Brigadier General William Lee Davidson, a local Revolutionary War hero. The land for Davidson College came from Davidson's estate, a large portion of which was donated by his son.
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Living in Davidson
- Median household income
- $166,556
- Median home value
- $687,700
- Median rent
- $1,652/mo
- Median age
- 41.9
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Davidson had 15,106 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,106 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,320 per sq mi (896 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Davidson at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Mecklenburg County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 15,106 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.51 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km²) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4794° N, 80.8218° W |
| ZIP code | 28036 |
| Official website | ci.davidson.nc.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3716400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Davidson
- Cornelius3.5 mi W
- Huntersville5.7 mi SW
- Mooresville7.2 mi N
- Lake Norman of Iredell8.1 mi NW
- Westport8.4 mi W
- Enochville9.0 mi E
- Kannapolis9.8 mi E
- Lowesville11.0 mi W
- Concord12.1 mi SE
- Lake Norman of Catawba12.4 mi NW
- Landis13.2 mi NE
- Denver13.3 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Davidson
What county is Davidson in?
Davidson is in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Davidson, NC?
15,106 people lived in Davidson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Davidson, NC?
The ZIP code of Davidson is 28036.
What is the elevation of Davidson?
840 feet (256 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Davidson?
Cornelius (3.5 mi), Huntersville (5.7 mi), Mooresville (7.2 mi), Lake Norman of Iredell (8.1 mi), Westport (8.4 mi).
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