Davenport, IA

Census Place

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2024 Population
100,913
US Senator
Chuck Grassley
Republican Party
US Senator
Joni Ernst
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
37.5
0.794% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
15.2%
2.39% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$66,200
2.64% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$166,400
2.15% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
51,429
1.68% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Davenport, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98% of the residents in Davenport, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Davenport, IA are Eastern Iowa Community College District (1,312 degrees awarded in 2023), Saint Ambrose University (919 degrees), and Palmer College of Chiropractic (609 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Davenport, IA was $166,400, and the homeownership rate was 62.9%.

Most people in Davenport, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Davenport, IA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Davenport, IA is home to a population of 101k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.41% of Davenport, IA residents were born outside of the country (4.45k people).

In 2024, there were 6.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (71.8k people) in Davenport, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.28k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%
2024 Citizenship
98%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98% of Davenport, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Davenport, IA was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Davenport, IA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    71.8k ± 964
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    11.1k ± 689
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    5.28k ± 661
8.98%
Hispanic Population
9.07k people

In 2024, there were 6.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (71.8k people) in Davenport, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.28k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

8.98% of the people in Davenport, IA are hispanic (9.07k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    42,808 ± 5,046 people
  2. India
    12,283 ± 2,716 people
  3. China
    7,889 ± 2,178 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 42,808 Iowa residents, followed by India with 12,283 and China with 7,889.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.41%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
4.45k people
4.26%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
4.31k people

As of 2024, 4.41% of Davenport, IA residents (4.45k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Davenport, IA was 4.26%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,714 ± 299
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,338 ± 296
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    876 ± 212

Davenport, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Davenport, IA employs 51.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Davenport, IA were Manufacturing (8,591 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,508 people), and Retail Trade (6,398 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($102,578), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($86,042), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($78,068).

Employment

Occupations

51.4k
2024 Value
± 1,779
1.68%
1 Year growth
± 4.74%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Davenport, IA grew at a rate of 1.68%, from 50.6k employees to 51.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Davenport, IA, are Sales & Related Occupations (5,239 people), Management Occupations (5,091 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,798 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Davenport, IA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

51.4k
2024 Value
± 1,779
1.68%
1 Year growth
± 4.74%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Davenport, IA grew at a rate of 1.68%, from 50.6k employees to 51.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Davenport, IA, are Manufacturing (8,591 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,508 people), and Retail Trade (6,398 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Davenport, IA, though some of these residents may live in Davenport, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$51,146
Median earning men ± $1,851
$36,810
Median earning women ± $1,742

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($85,063), Public Administration ($81,556), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,635).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($64,955), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,483), and Manufacturing ($51,685).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
1.48%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for Davenport, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (55.7%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.789%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley
Senator from Iowa3
Assumed office on January 3, 1981
Joni Ernst
Senator from Iowa2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Davenport, IA awarded 3,088 degrees. The student population of Davenport, IA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 5,325 male students and 7,103 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Davenport, IA are White (2,245 and 73%), Hispanic or Latino (352 and 11.4%), Black or African American (198 and 6.44%), and Two or More Races (127 and 4.13%).

The largest universities in Davenport, IA by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Iowa Community College District (1,312 and 42.5%), Saint Ambrose University (919 and 29.8%), and Palmer College of Chiropractic (609 and 19.7%).

The most popular majors in Davenport, IA are Chiropractic (558 and 18.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (326 and 10.6%), and Registered Nursing (220 and 7.12%).

The median tuition cost in Davenport, IA for private four year colleges is $23,329.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Davenport, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 12,428 (42.8% men and 57.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 12,428 students enrolled in Davenport, IA, 42.8% men and 57.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,876 records, of which 57.2% were women and 42.8% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Registered Nursing
    143 degrees awarded
  2. General Business Administration & Management
    49 degrees awarded
  3. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    326 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Davenport, IA was Registered Nursing with 143 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Eastern Iowa Community College District
    1,312 degrees awarded
  2. Saint Ambrose University
    919 degrees awarded
  3. Palmer College of Chiropractic
    609 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Iowa Community College District with 1,312 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,222 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Davenport, IA, which is 0.655 times less than the 1,866 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,245 degrees mean that there were 6.38 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 352 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($23,329) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Davenport, IA was $166,400 in 2024, which is 0.5 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $162,900 to $166,400, a 2.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Davenport, IA is 62.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Davenport, IA have an average commute time of 19.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Davenport, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$166,400
Median Property Value 2024
±$2,683
$27,185
Median Property Taxes
±$1,191

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Davenport, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

62.9%
Homeownership
2024
64.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 62.9% of the housing units in Davenport, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$66,200
Median Household Income
± $1,883
43.2k
Number of Households
± 1,584

In 2024, the median household income of the 43.2k households in Davenport, IA grew to $66,200 from the previous year's value of $64,497.

The following chart displays the households in Davenport, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Davenport, IA is from Iowa.
0.441
2023 Wage GINI in Iowa
0.442
2022 Wage GINI in Iowa

In 2023, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.304% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (76.5%)
  2. Worked At Home (10.3%)
  3. Carpooled (8.04%)

In 2024, 76.5% of workers in Davenport, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.3%) and those who carpooled to work (8.04%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

19.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Davenport, IA have a shorter commute time (19.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.45% of the workforce in Davenport, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Davenport, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Davenport, IA have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Davenport, IA (14.9k out of 97.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Davenport, IA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

93.4% of the population of Davenport, IA has health coverage, with 47.1% on employee plans, 21.5% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 1.12% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Iowa see 1,385 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,385 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1411 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 466 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 24.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.61%
Uninsured
47.1%
Employer Coverage
21.5%
Medicaid
12.4%
Medicare
11.2%
Non-Group
1.12%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Davenport, IA declined by 7.71% from 7.17% to 6.61%.

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