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Davis City

Iowa · 285 residents · 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 $15,694. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999. The poverty rate of 30.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

285
+4%vs 2000
vs 275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
491 / sq mi
+4%vs 2000
vs 473 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.9
−9%vs 2000
vs 39.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1481852232602981990201020202024Davis City
2024160
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,694
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,957
−31%vs 2000
vs $10,091 in 2000
US average: $14,340
30.2%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$14,999
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $14,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$196
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $410 in 2000
US average: $450
74.0%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.1% in 2000
26.0% rent
1.0
+61%vs 2000
vs 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(285)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.1%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.7%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.5 min
+1%vs 2000
vs 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Davis City, Iowa?

Davis City, Iowa has about 285 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Davis City, Iowa earns about $15,694 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 $14,999, and the typical rent is about $196 a month.

How educated are people in Davis City, Iowa?

About 1.1% 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 30.2% of people in Davis City, Iowa 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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