Population 11,800 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Central Davis
Household size in Central Davis
| Period | Central Davis | Davis | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.31 | 2.50 | 2.76 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.53 | 2.81 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.73 | 2.82 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.83 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.24 | +0.01 | +0.07 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Central Davis run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.31, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Central Davis
| Period | Central Davis | Davis | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.2 | 27.9 | 36.7 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 25.1 | 28.2 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 22.8 | 27.1 | 38.7 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 25.6 | 29.3 | 39.6 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +1.4 | +2.9 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 25.6, Central Davis is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 26.2, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Central Davis
| Period | Central Davis | Davis | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 6.2% | 12.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 6.1% | 12.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 4.5% | 11.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 5.1% | 11.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Central Davis: 3.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Central Davis
Renters in Central Davis
| Period | Central Davis | Davis | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.7% | 62.0% | 37.3% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.8% | 62.4% | 40.4% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.6% | 65.3% | 39.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 69.4% | 64.5% | 37.0% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +2.5 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Central Davis rent: 69.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly half of owners (47.8%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 7.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Central Davis
| Period | Central Davis | Davis | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 6.3% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 7.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 7.1% | 6.7% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 10.3% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +4.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Central Davis is close to the national rate: 9.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.1 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Central Davis
| Period | Central Davis | Davis | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1973 | 1980 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1978 | 1981 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1979 | 1982 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1984 | 1985 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +11 | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Central Davis is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Central Davis
| Period | Central Davis | Davis | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,111 | $1,193 | $1,199 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,267 | $1,264 | $1,254 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,655 | $1,535 | $1,488 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,102 | $2,117 | $2,018 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$992 | +$924 | +$818 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Central Davis pays $2,102 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $992 a month from 2006–10, an 89% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 48.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Central Davis
Bachelor's degrees in Central Davis
| Period | Central Davis | Davis | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.5% | 68.4% | 30.1% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 71.7% | 70.3% | 30.6% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 77.3% | 72.0% | 33.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 78.6% | 75.3% | 37.4% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +6.9 pts | +7.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Central Davis: 78.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 7.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Central Davis
| Period | Central Davis | Davis | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.8% | 95.6% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.2% | 95.2% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.7% | 97.2% | 89.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.3% | 96.8% | 89.9% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +1.2 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Central Davis: 97.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Davis.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Central Davis
| Period | Central Davis | Davis | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 10.0% | 9.7% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 9.4% | 12.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Central Davis: 9.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.7 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Central Davis compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Davis | 2.55 | 25.6 | 3.8% | 69.4% | 9.3% | 1971 | $2,102 | 78.6% | 97.3% | 9.0% |
| Covell Park | 2.52 | 37.4 | 5.5% | 46.3% | 12.0% | 1979 | $2,118 | 80.1% | 98.4% | 4.6% |
| Aspen | 2.78 | 30.4 | 2.3% | 58.5% | 5.1% | 1995 | $3,099 | 79.1% | 97.4% | 0.8% |
| Willowcreek | 2.57 | 37.0 | 7.9% | 35.4% | 8.5% | 1999 | $2,723 | 60.7% | 94.2% | 7.3% |
| Northwest Village | 3.01 | 36.3 | 11.3% | 23.7% | 3.2% | 2001 | $2,368 | 47.6% | 93.8% | 5.3% |
| Northeast Village | 2.73 | 39.4 | 13.4% | 19.7% | 5.8% | 1993 | $2,573 | 45.8% | 93.3% | 6.6% |
| Bryte | 3.37 | 35.8 | 9.6% | 47.6% | 10.9% | 1967 | $1,896 | 15.8% | 81.2% | 7.6% |
| Greenhaven | 2.21 | 44.3 | 20.1% | 54.4% | 9.3% | 1970 | $1,970 | 44.9% | 94.2% | 3.5% |
| 2.33 | 45.1 | 8.8% | 40.6% | 4.5% | 1984 | $2,062 | 55.1% | 95.3% | 5.5% | |
| Village 2 | 2.55 | 41.2 | 5.4% | 30.9% | 7.0% | 2008 | $1,539 | 49.1% | 91.9% | 3.1% |
| Gateway West | 3.25 | 37.1 | 8.9% | 32.5% | 6.7% | 2001 | $2,031 | 36.1% | 89.8% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Central Davis. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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