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Davis County

Iowa · 9,110 residents · 502.188 sq mi
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Davis County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,627. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,110
+7%since 2000
from 8,541 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
−6%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Davis County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,627
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,864 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,818
+91%since 2000
from $15,127 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−6%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(8,735)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(144)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other1.2%(111)
Diversity Score7.5%(686)
Segregation Score7.4%(670)
Diversity Score
8
+182%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
7
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+26%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.7%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.6%
−51.2 ptssince 2013
from 76.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Income$64,766−4%
Home value$125,100+6%
Population35,210+281%
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DAVIS COUNTY VS
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Income$61,205−9%
Home value$137,500+17%
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DAVIS COUNTY VS
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Income$61,161−10%
Home value$114,600−3%
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DAVIS COUNTY VS
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Income$54,934−19%
Home value$124,200+5%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Davis County, Iowa?

Davis County, Iowa has about 9,110 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Davis County, Iowa earns about $67,627 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 $117,900, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Davis County, Iowa?

About 18.7% 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 10.4% 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 798 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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