Davis County, Iowa Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Davis County, IA 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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C
Health Below averageLeast healthy county in Iowa
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B
Income Around averageWealthier than 76% of counties in Iowa
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F
Education Well below averageAmong the 5 least educated counties in Iowa
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Davis County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,157 | 3,204,793 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 18.2 | 57.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.54% | 0.41% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.4 | 36.8 | 37.3 |
| Households | 3,201 | 1,308,457 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Davis County grew by 7.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 9,157 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Davis County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 20.3% of residents. That is 2.0 points below Iowa as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,856 20.3% -2.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,613 17.6% -2.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,657 18.1% -0.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,611 17.6% on par
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Iowa, 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 49.5% of the people living in Davis County and men 50.5%.
- Women 49.5% Iowa 50.0%
- Men 50.5% Iowa 50.0%
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Economy
Davis County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Davis County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,948 | $75,133 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.72% | 3.99% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Davis County is about 2% higher than in Iowa.
Housing
| Metric | Davis County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $31,428 | $153,425 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $868 | $971 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 83.3% | 71.7% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Davis County is about 3.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $868 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Davis County spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 174 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Davis County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.9 | 17.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.7 | 33.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 174 | 141 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,387 | $4,382 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 11.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,907 | 4,993 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 494 | 606 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Iowa:
Sioux County (10.1 min), Union County (10.4 min), Cass County (10.6 min).
Slowest:
Monroe County (30.4 min), Madison County (30.1 min), Mills County (26.7 min).
The average commute time in Davis County is 21 minutes, longer than the 17 minutes in Iowa.
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 County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Davis County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% | 27.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.83 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Iowa:
Johnson County (0.4), Dallas County (0.4), Story County (0.4).
Lowest:
Crawford County (0.2), Wayne County (0.2), Louisa County (0.2).
Health
Davis County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Davis County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.5 | 79.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.8% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.4% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Iowa:
Johnson County (0.8), Story County (0.8), Winneshiek County (0.8).
Lowest:
Davis County (0.8), Wayne County (0.8), Appanoose County (0.8).
Davis County, IA Compared With Nearby Counties
How Davis County, IA compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis County, IA | 9,157 | $76,948 #1/2 | $31,428 #2/2 | 20.9 min #2/2 |
| Wapello County, IA | 35,362 | $64,636 | $83,500 | 13.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Davis County, Iowa.
How big is Davis County, Iowa by population?
About 9,157 people live in Davis County, Iowa, in 3,201 households of 2.8 people on average. The median age is 38.4, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Davis County, Iowa mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Davis County, Iowa has 18 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 21% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Davis County, Iowa?
The median home costs 0.4 times the median household income ($31,428 against $76,948), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $868 a month takes about 14% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Davis County, Iowa?
Unemployment in Davis County, Iowa is only 2.7%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Davis County, Iowa?
16.9% of adults in Davis County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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