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CITY · 2020 ACS

Davison

Michigan · 5,143 residents · 1.986 sq mi
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Davison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,277. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $122,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,143
−7%since 2000
from 5,536 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.5
+11%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Davison
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.9%(254)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(290)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.5%(334)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.1%(312)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(284)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.1%(673)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412%(616)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.2%(629)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.5%(696)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.2%(626)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.1%(312)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.3%(117)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,277
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,482 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,671
+9%since 2000
from $24,449 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10%
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,400
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
47.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−27%since 2009
from 3.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Davison on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(5,256)
Black0.5%(26)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(132)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(4,497)
Black1.8%(95)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(236)
Asian0.5%(27)
Other2.4%(125)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.3%(164)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.4%(22)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.2%(11)
Ancestry
German25.6%(1,251)
Irish15.1%(740)
English11.8%(580)
Polish8.4%(412)
American5.8%(284)
French3.8%(188)
Italian3.4%(167)
Russian2%(97)
Scottish1.9%(94)
Dutch1.6%(80)
Swedish1.6%(77)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Canadian1.2%(59)
Slovak1.1%(56)
Hungarian1.1%(53)
Czech1%(49)
Finnish1%(48)
Romanian0.9%(46)
Croatian0.8%(38)
Welsh0.7%(36)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(31)
Danish0.6%(29)
Belgian0.5%(24)
Austrian0.4%(18)
Lebanese0.3%(16)
Norwegian0.2%(11)
British0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+34%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 18.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married34.3%(599)
Married46.8%(817)
Widowed4.9%(86)
Divorced14%(244)
Women 15+
Never married24.3%(566)
Married36.7%(855)
Widowed10.3%(239)
Divorced28.8%(671)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Davison, Michigan?

Davison, Michigan has about 5,143 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Davison, Michigan?

The typical household in Davison, Michigan earns about $47,277 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Davison, Michigan expensive?

In Davison, Michigan, the median home is worth about $122,400, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Davison, Michigan?

About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in Davison, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Davison, Michigan?

About 17.3% of people in Davison, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Davison, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Davison, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 550 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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