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Davis

Illinois · 589 residents · 0.409 sq mi
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Davis has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,000. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $110,000. Households here earn about 25% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
589
−11%since 2000
from 662 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,440 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,619 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+21%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3665146638119601990201020202024Davis
2024535
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,000
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,385 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,354
+63%since 2000
from $18,595 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$860
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
22.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+12%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(647)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(8)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(553)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(4)
Diversity Score6.4%(38)
Diversity Score
6
+54%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+30%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.3%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Davis, Illinois?

Davis, Illinois has about 589 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Davis, Illinois?

The typical household in Davis, Illinois earns about $51,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Davis, Illinois expensive?

In Davis, Illinois, the median home is worth about $110,000, and the typical rent is about $860 a month.

How educated are people in Davis, Illinois?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Davis, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Davis, Illinois?

About 7.2% of people in Davis, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Davis, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Davis, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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