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Davis

California · 65,622 residents · 9.972 sq mi
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Davis is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,517. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $571,600. At a median age of 25.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $571,600, the poverty rate sits 70% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 25.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
65,622
+9%since 2000
from 60,308 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,581 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 6,048 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
25.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 25.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
44K51K57K64K71K1990201020202024Davis
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,517
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,454 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,247
+36%since 2000
from $22,937 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$571,600
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,207
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $775 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 44.6% in 2000
57.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.6
+75%since 2000
from 5.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(39,714)
Black2.2%(1,354)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(5,793)
Asian17.4%(10,514)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.6%(35,925)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(38,641)
Black2.2%(1,415)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(8,172)
Asian21.7%(14,213)
Other5.6%(3,706)
Diversity Score74.2%(48,701)
Diversity Score
74
+25%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
37.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
17.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
61.9%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
18.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.9%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Davis, California?

Davis, California has about 65,622 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Davis, California?

The typical household in Davis, California earns about $59,517 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Davis, California expensive?

In Davis, California, the median home is worth about $571,600, and the typical rent is about $1,207 a month.

How educated are people in Davis, California?

About 68.4% of adults age 25 and over in Davis, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Davis, California?

About 23.5% of people in Davis, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Davis, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Davis, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19,413 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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