Davis, CA Demographics

A map of Davis's Population by Race

Davis, California has an estimated population of 66,978, a less than 1% change from the 66,850 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.9% White, 24.2% Asian, 15.1% Hispanic, 7.1% Multiracial, 2.2% Black, and 1.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Davis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Davis has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Davis, that probability was 65.7% in 2020 and 66.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Davis is ranked the 139th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Davis was ranked the 138th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Davis's White Population

33,413 residents of Davis, or 49.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Davis is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Davis ranks 921st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Davis's White population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Davis's population has decreased from 51.1% to 49.9%.

Davis is more White than neighboring University of California-Davis (33.8% White), Woodland (33.5% White), and Dixon (44.4% White). Davis is less White than neighboring El Macero (89.4% White), and Monument Hills (50.7% White).

Davis's Black Population

1,467 residents of Davis, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Davis is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Davis ranks 389th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Davis's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. Black residents' share of Davis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Davis is more Black than neighboring University of California-Davis (1.4% Black), El Macero (0% Black), Woodland (1.6% Black), and Monument Hills (0% Black). Davis is less Black than neighboring Dixon (3.2% Black).

Davis's Asian Population

16,223 residents of Davis, or 24.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Davis is higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Davis ranks 115th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Davis's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. Asian residents' share of Davis's population has increased from 21.9% to 24.2%.

Davis is more Asian than neighboring El Macero (5.5% Asian), Woodland (8.6% Asian), Dixon (4% Asian), and Monument Hills (3.7% Asian). Davis is less Asian than neighboring University of California-Davis (39.1% Asian).

Davis's Hispanic Population

10,128 residents of Davis, or 15.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Davis is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Davis ranks 966th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Davis's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Davis's population has decreased from 17.0% to 15.1%.

Davis is more Hispanic than neighboring El Macero (2.8% Hispanic). Davis is less Hispanic than neighboring University of California-Davis (18% Hispanic), Woodland (50.1% Hispanic), Dixon (43.2% Hispanic), and Monument Hills (44% Hispanic).

Davis's Native American/Other Population

964 residents of Davis, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Davis is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Davis ranks 996th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Davis's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 41.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Davis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Davis is more Native American/Other than neighboring University of California-Davis (0.7% Native American/Other), El Macero (0% Native American/Other), and Monument Hills (0.9% Native American/Other). Davis is less Native American/Other than neighboring Woodland (1.5% Native American/Other), and Dixon (1.7% Native American/Other).

Davis's Multiracial Population

4,783 residents of Davis, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Davis is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Davis ranks 320th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Davis's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Davis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.1%.

Davis is more Multiracial than neighboring El Macero (2.3% Multiracial), Woodland (4.5% Multiracial), Dixon (3.5% Multiracial), and Monument Hills (0.6% Multiracial). Davis is less Multiracial than neighboring University of California-Davis (7.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.