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Davis City

Iowa · 178 residents (2025 est.) · 0.581 sq mi
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Davis City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,833. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 115 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $54,300. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
160
−42%since 2000
from 275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
275 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 473 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
+3%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:178 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1481852232602981990201020202024Davis City
2024160
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,833
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,234
+180%since 2000
from $10,091 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+17%since 2010
from 0.366 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade30.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction17.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing12.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,300
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.9%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+148%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(269)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(151)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(8)
Diversity Score13.3%(21)
Diversity Score
13
+270%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+26.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 47.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.3%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−58.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
+30.6 ptssince 2017
from 51.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Davis City, Iowa?

Davis City, Iowa has about 160 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Davis City, Iowa?

The typical household in Davis City, Iowa earns about $36,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Davis City, Iowa expensive?

In Davis City, Iowa, the median home is worth about $54,300.

How educated are people in Davis City, Iowa?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Davis City, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Davis City, Iowa?

About 20.0% of people in Davis City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Davis City, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Davis City, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 125 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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