Davidson County, county in North Carolina, United States of America. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 169,234 inhabitants. The county was created 202 years ago in 1822. Its county seat is Lexington.
There are 6 city/town in Davidson County, NC. The largest city of Davidson County is Thomasville with a population of 26,713. Other cities include, Lexington population 19,141, Midway population 4,742, Welcome population 4,162, Wallburg population 3,125
Midway, Incorporated town in Davidson County
Nestled in central North Carolina, Davidson County offers a blend of small-town charm and metropolitan conveniences. The county was formed in 1822 and named after Brigadier General William Lee Davidson, a Revolutionary War hero. The county seat, Lexington, provides shops, restaurants, and historical attractions in its quaint downtown area.
The city of Thomasville, known as the "City of Roses," provides more amenities as the county's largest municipality. South of Lexington sits the town of Denton, whose annual Southeast Old Threshers' Reunion celebrates its agricultural roots. Smaller towns like Wallburg, Welcome, and Southmont retain their quiet, rural feels, while High Rock Lake provides recreational opportunities.
Davidson County is perhaps best known as the home of Winston-Salem, one of North Carolina's largest cities. This urban hub offers everything from the historic Old Salem district to innovations in science, technology and the arts. Throughout the county, connections to history, education, agriculture, and innovation intertwine. Davidson County's diverse mix of communities combines southern hospitality and metropolitan energy.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Davidson County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Denton | Town in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States | 1,700 |
Lexington | City in and county seat of Davidson County, North Carolina, United States | 19,141 |
Midway | Incorporated town in Davidson County | 4,742 |
Thomasville | City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States | 26,713 |
Wallburg | Human settlement in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States of America | 3,125 |
Welcome | Census designated place | 4,162 |