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Davis Junction

Illinois · 2,512 residents · 4.2 sq mi
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Davis Junction is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,906. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,021 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $154,500. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,512
+412%since 2000
from 491 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
598 / sq mi
+412%since 2000
from 117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.3
+7%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
07522K2K3K1990201020202024Davis Junction
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,906
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,841
+65%since 2000
from $16,915 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.1%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services5.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,008
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $838 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
6.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−22%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(480)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(1,978)
Black1.4%(35)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(396)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0.8%(20)
Diversity Score39.4%(989)
Diversity Score
39
+1008%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+119%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 80.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Davis Junction, Illinois?

Davis Junction, Illinois has about 2,512 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Davis Junction, Illinois?

The typical household in Davis Junction, Illinois earns about $83,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Davis Junction, Illinois expensive?

In Davis Junction, Illinois, the median home is worth about $154,500, and the typical rent is about $1,008 a month.

How educated are people in Davis Junction, Illinois?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Davis Junction, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Davis Junction, Illinois?

About 15.5% of people in Davis Junction, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Davis Junction, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Davis Junction, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,284 residents, a change of about 1002 percent over that period.

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