Davis, California Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Davis, CA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A+
Health Top grade
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D
Income Well below average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Davis | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,546 | 39,245,658 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5351.2 | 239.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.01% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 25.5 | 35.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 19,851 | 13,531,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Davis grew by 8.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 53,546 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Davis is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 47.2% of residents. That is 25.5 points above California as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 25,272 47.2% +25.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 8,046 15.0% -8.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 7,317 13.7% -6.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,936 11.1% -4.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below California, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 53.3% of the people living in Davis and men 46.7%.
- Women 53.3% California 49.9%
- Men 46.7% California 50.1%
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Economy
Davis has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Davis | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,767 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.33% | 5.57% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Davis is about 16% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Davis | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,010,216 | $650,794 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,205 | $2,036 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 39.9% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Davis is about 38.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,205 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Davis spend about 35 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 144 hours, about 6.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Davis | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.3 | 23.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.6 | 47.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 144 | 196 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,471 | $6,065 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 21.3% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 20,863 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,968 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Davis is 17 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Davis has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Davis | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.3% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | 2.84 | 2.53 |
Health
Davis has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Davis | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.6% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Davis, CA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Davis, CA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis, CA | 53,546 | $83,767 #2/2 | $1,010,216 #1/2 | 17.3 min #1/2 |
| Woodland, CA | 53,515 | $87,213 | $818,210 | 19.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Davis, California.
How many people live in Davis, California?
About 53,546 people live in Davis, California, in 19,851 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 25.5, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 12 years.
Is Davis, California urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Davis, California has 5,351 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 62 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Davis, California an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 12.1 times the median household income ($1,010,216 against $83,767), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,205 a month takes about 32% of the median household's income, above the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Davis, California?
Unemployment in Davis, California is 6.8%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Davis, California have a college degree?
50.3% of adults in Davis, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 5 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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