Davis, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Davis | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,353 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5231.9 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.25% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 26.5 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 20,122 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Davis grew by 6.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 52,581 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
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 | $81,511 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.69% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% | 6.4% | 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 | $1,249,999 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,044 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 40.2% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Davis is about 51.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,044 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 148 hours, about 6.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Davis | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.7 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 35.5 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 148 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,581 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 20.9% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| 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 18 minutes, shorter than the 24 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 | 2.51 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
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% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Davis, California.
What is the population of Davis, California?
The population of Davis, California is 52,353, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Davis, California?
The population density of Davis, California is 5231.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Davis, California?
The median household income in Davis, California is $81,511, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Davis, California?
The median home price in Davis, California is $1,249,999, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Davis, California?
The unemployment rate in Davis, California is 6.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.