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Davis City

Iowa · 275 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 $23,750. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $14,100. The poverty rate of 28.6% 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: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

275
−4%since 1990
from 285 in 1990
1990 – 2025
473 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 491 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.4
+10%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1481852232602981990201020202024Davis City
2024160
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,750
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,694 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,091
+45%since 1990
from $6,957 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.6%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 30.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$14,100
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$410
+59%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $196 in 1990
US average: $602
77.1%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
22.9% rent
0.6
−38%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(285)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(269)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(10)
4
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.9%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.3%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 62.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.4 min
−1%since 1990
from 22.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 275 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Davis City, Iowa earns about $23,750 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 $14,100, and the typical rent is about $410 a month.

How educated are people in Davis City, Iowa?

About 3.9% 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 28.6% 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 10 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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