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Davis

California · 66,850 residents · 9.972 sq mi
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Davis is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,394. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $675,900. At a median age of 28.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $675,900, the poverty rate sits 116% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66,850
+11%since 2000
from 60,308 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,704 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 6,048 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.1
+12%since 2000
from 25.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
44K51K57K64K71K1990201020202024Davis
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,394
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,454 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,271
+80%since 2000
from $22,937 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$675,900
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,659
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $775 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 44.6% in 2000
56.5% rent
Afford Score
9.0
+63%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(34,152)
Black2.3%(1,554)
Hispanic / Latino17%(11,343)
Asian21.9%(14,625)
Other7.7%(5,156)
Diversity Score82%(54,788)
Diversity Score
82
+38%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
42.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+73%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.2%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
20.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Davis, California?

Davis, California has about 66,850 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Davis, California?

The typical household in Davis, California earns about $75,394 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 $675,900, and the typical rent is about $1,659 a month.

How educated are people in Davis, California?

About 74.6% 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 27.8% 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 20,641 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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