Population 54,268 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Davis
Household size in Davis
| Period | Davis | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.76 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.81 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.82 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.83 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | +0.07 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Davis run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the south. Davis has smaller households than the great majority of California cities.
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 Davis
| Period | Davis | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.9 | 36.7 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.2 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 27.1 | 38.7 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 29.3 | 39.6 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +2.9 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Davis is young: half of its residents are under 29.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 27.9, in line with the national trend. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 21 are younger.
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 Davis
| Period | Davis | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 12.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 12.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 11.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 11.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.1% of households in Davis, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 47 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Davis
Renters in Davis
| Period | Davis | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.0% | 37.3% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 62.4% | 40.4% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.3% | 39.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 64.5% | 37.0% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Davis: 64.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About half of owners (50.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 27 have a higher share of renters.
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 Davis
| Period | Davis | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 6.7% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Davis is close to the national rate: 10.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Sacramento area overall (6.7%). Vacancy has risen 4.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Davis
| Period | Davis | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1980 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1981 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1982 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1985 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +5 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Davis is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east 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 Davis
| Period | Davis | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,193 | $1,199 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,264 | $1,254 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,535 | $1,488 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,117 | $2,018 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$924 | +$818 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Davis costs $2,117 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $924 a month since 2006–10, up 77%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 43.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the south.
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 Davis
Bachelor's degrees in Davis
| Period | Davis | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.4% | 30.1% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 70.3% | 30.6% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.0% | 33.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 75.3% | 37.4% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +7.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Davis is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (75.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 29 have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Davis
| Period | Davis | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.6% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.2% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.2% | 89.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 89.9% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Davis: 96.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.2 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Davis has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five California cities.
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 Davis
| Period | Davis | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 9.7% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 12.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 6.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Davis: 7.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Davis compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis | 2.51 | 29.3 | 5.1% | 64.5% | 10.3% | 1984 | $2,117 | 75.3% | 96.8% | 7.7% |
| El Macero | 2.68 | 34.0 | 6.7% | 43.7% | 8.4% | 1990 | $2,351 | 71.1% | 94.4% | 4.1% |
| Woodland | 2.97 | 36.7 | 13.1% | 40.4% | 5.5% | 1984 | $1,707 | 31.4% | 84.0% | 5.8% |
| Dixon | 2.94 | 37.1 | 15.1% | 38.9% | 6.1% | 1990 | $2,016 | 25.4% | 85.0% | 5.5% |
| Yolano | 3.08 | 38.9 | 7.8% | 35.1% | 4.2% | 1972 | $1,218 | 33.5% | 89.3% | 3.2% |
| Winters | 3.10 | 37.8 | 7.3% | 32.6% | 6.3% | 1986 | $1,483 | 32.6% | 84.2% | 3.2% |
| Yolo | 3.62 | 28.4 | 9.4% | 55.3% | 7.4% | 1976 | $1,857 | 20.9% | 88.5% | 10.0% |
| West Sacramento | 2.86 | 36.4 | 12.2% | 39.9% | 8.7% | 1986 | $2,003 | 34.1% | 86.7% | 6.1% |
| Madison | 3.18 | 40.6 | 14.9% | 14.8% | 5.4% | 1974 | $1,440 | 21.1% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Clarksburg | 3.85 | 41.2 | 1.6% | 57.1% | 9.9% | 1954 | $2,044 | 36.9% | 74.1% | 5.5% |
| Binghamton | 3.16 | 36.4 | 8.4% | 24.9% | 7.7% | 1984 | $1,255 | 26.6% | 87.7% | 13.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Cities with similar populations: Azusa, CA · Olive Branch, MS · Southaven, MS · Spring Valley, NY · Stratford, CT · Taunton, MA · Valley Stream, NY · Lincoln, CA · Lakewood, OH · La Mirada, CA
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 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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