Welcome is a census-designated place (CDP) in Davidson County, in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 4,162 at the 2010 census. It is nationally known as the home of Richard Childress Racing, one of the winningest teams in NASCAR. In addition, Walker and Associates, Inc., a nationwide communication value-add distribution is headquarter here. The town motto is "Welcome to Welcome, A Friendly Place," as posted on the welcoming sign.