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University of California-Davis

California · 8,525 residents · 1.727 sq mi
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University of California-Davis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,230. Population has grown 17% since 2019. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Renters pay a median $1,386 per month, above the US median of $1,124. At a median age of 19.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 73% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 19.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

8,525
+17%since 2019
from 7,311 in 2019
2010 – 2024
4,936 / sq mi
+17%since 2019
from 4,233 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
19.7
+1%since 2019
from 19.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
5K6K7K8K9K201020202024University of California-Davis
20249K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,230
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $20,855 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$7,973
+18%since 2019
from $6,778 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
64.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 62.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$1,386
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,354 in 2019
US average: $1,124
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.6% in 2019
99.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic27.2%(1,992)
Black1.2%(91)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(1,544)
Asian43.7%(3,193)
Other6.7%(491)
Diversity Score85.7%(6,267)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(4,046)
Black4%(339)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(1,409)
Asian24.4%(2,079)
Other6.9%(586)
Diversity Score84.6%(7,211)
85
−1%since 2019
from 86 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

66.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 70.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
38.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 37.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−3%since 2019
from 16.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
22.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 27.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
19.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 23.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 10.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
27.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 27.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
51.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 52.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

46.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 43.3% in 2019
53.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 56.7% in 2019
30.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 31.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University of California-Davis, California?

University of California-Davis, California has about 8,525 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in University of California-Davis, California?

The typical household in University of California-Davis, California earns about $21,230 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is University of California-Davis, California expensive?

In University of California-Davis, California, the typical rent is about $1,386 a month.

How educated are people in University of California-Davis, California?

About 66.1% of adults age 25 and over in University of California-Davis, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in University of California-Davis, California?

About 64.6% of people in University of California-Davis, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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