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Davis County

Iowa · 8,753 residents · 502.188 sq mi
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Davis County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,597. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $101,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,753
+2%since 2000
from 8,541 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Davis County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,597
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,864 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,970
+45%since 2000
from $15,127 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,400
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$483
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.7%
−36.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+17%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(8,371)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(61)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(228)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(8,556)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1%(85)
Asian0.3%(24)
Other0.3%(25)
Diversity Score4%(351)
Diversity Score
4
+50%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+33%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.9%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Income$64,766+39%
Home value$125,100+23%
Population35,210+281%
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DAVIS COUNTY VS
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Income$61,205+31%
Home value$137,500+36%
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DAVIS COUNTY VS
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Income$61,161+31%
Home value$114,600+13%
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DAVIS COUNTY VS
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Income$54,934+18%
Home value$124,200+22%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Davis County, Iowa?

Davis County, Iowa has about 8,753 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Davis County, Iowa?

The typical household in Davis County, Iowa earns about $46,597 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Davis County, Iowa expensive?

In Davis County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $101,400, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Davis County, Iowa?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Davis County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Davis County, Iowa?

About 9.5% of people in Davis County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Davis County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Davis County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 441 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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