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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

David City

Nebraska · 2,597 residents · 4.193 sq mi
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David City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,583. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $64,400. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,597
+3%since 1990
from 2,523 in 1990
1990 – 2025
619 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 602 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.0
−4%since 1990
from 42.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024David City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,583
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,681 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,550
+59%since 1990
from $10,378 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.1%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,400
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$375
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $287 in 1990
US average: $602
68.9%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
31.1% rent
1.9
+18%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(2,514)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(15)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score2.3%(59)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(2,549)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(26)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score3.2%(82)
3
+35%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.3%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 68.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−11%since 1990
from 15.8 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 David City, Nebraska?

David City, Nebraska has about 2,597 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in David City, Nebraska earns about $34,583 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 $64,400, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in David City, Nebraska?

About 15.5% 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 8.1% 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 74 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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