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David City

Nebraska · 3,068 residents (2025 est.) · 4.193 sq mi
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David City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,573. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,017
+16%since 2000
from 2,597 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
720 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 619 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
−12%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,068 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024David City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,573
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,399
+132%since 2000
from $16,550 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
+34%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$767
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+35%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
78
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(2,549)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(26)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(82)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(2,715)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino6%(182)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(109)
Diversity Score23.2%(699)
Diversity Score
23
+632%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.1%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2012
from 14.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+20.7 ptssince 2017
from 70.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 94.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in David City, Nebraska?

David City, Nebraska has about 3,017 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in David City, Nebraska?

The typical household in David City, Nebraska earns about $65,573 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is David City, Nebraska expensive?

In David City, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $165,200, and the typical rent is about $767 a month.

How educated are people in David City, Nebraska?

About 32.7% of adults age 25 and over in David City, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in David City, Nebraska?

About 15.1% of people in David City, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has David City, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, David City, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 494 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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