Davis County Demographics

A map of Davis County's Population by Race

Davis County, Iowa has an estimated population of 9,157, a less than 1% change from the 9,110 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.8% White, 2.4% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Davis County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Davis has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Davis County, that probability was 8.0% in 2020 and 11.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Davis County is ranked the 81st most populous county in Iowa, out of 99 counties. Davis County was ranked the 81st most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Davis County's White Population

8,592 residents of Davis County, or 93.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Davis County is considerably higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Davis County ranks 3rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 99 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Davis County's White population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Davis County's population has decreased from 95.9% to 93.8%.

Davis County is more White than neighboring Wapello County (75.6% White). Davis County is less White than neighboring Schuyler County (94.2% White), Scotland County (96% White), and Van Buren County (94.4% White).

Davis County's Black Population

0 residents of Davis County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Davis County is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Davis County ranks 97th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 99 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Davis County's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Davis County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Davis County is less Black than neighboring Wapello County (3% Black), Schuyler County (0.2% Black), Scotland County (0.1% Black), Appanoose County (0.8% Black), and Van Buren County (0.4% Black).

Davis County's Asian Population

1 residents of Davis County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Davis County is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Davis County ranks 96th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 99 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Davis County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 93.3%. Asian residents' share of Davis County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Davis County is less Asian than neighboring Wapello County (1.6% Asian), Schuyler County (0.5% Asian), and Appanoose County (0.9% Asian).

Davis County's Hispanic Population

223 residents of Davis County, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Davis County is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Davis County ranks 90th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 99 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Davis County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 54.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Davis County's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.4%.

Davis County is more Hispanic than neighboring Schuyler County (0.7% Hispanic), Scotland County (0.2% Hispanic), Appanoose County (2% Hispanic), and Van Buren County (1.8% Hispanic). Davis County is less Hispanic than neighboring Wapello County (13.4% Hispanic).

Davis County's Native American/Other Population

125 residents of Davis County, 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 County is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Davis County ranks 88th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 99 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Davis County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 495.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Davis County's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.4%.

Davis County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Schuyler County (0.2% Native American/Other), Scotland County (0.6% Native American/Other), Appanoose County (0% Native American/Other), and Van Buren County (1% Native American/Other). Davis County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wapello County (2.6% Native American/Other).

Davis County's Multiracial Population

216 residents of Davis County, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Davis County is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Davis County ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 99 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Davis County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Davis County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Davis County is less Multiracial than neighboring Wapello County (3.7% Multiracial), Schuyler County (4.1% Multiracial), and Scotland County (3% 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.