Davis County, UT

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2020 Population

350,761

1.44% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

Mitt Romney

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

31.3

0.643% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

5.35%

1.21% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$87,570

5.11% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$320,100

10.3% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

169,911

3.52% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Davis County, UT had a population of 351k people with a median age of 31.3 and a median household income of $87,570. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Davis County, UT grew from 345,767 to 350,761, a 1.44% increase and its median household income grew from $83,310 to $87,570, a 5.11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Davis County, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.2%), White (Hispanic) (5.91%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.76%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.96%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.81%).

None of the households in Davis County, UT 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.

97.7% of the residents in Davis County, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Davis County, UT are Davis Technical College (1,455 degrees awarded in 2020), Avalon School of Cosmetology-Layton (78 degrees), and Eagle Gate College-Layton (52 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Davis County, UT was $320,100, and the homeownership rate was 77.7%.

Most people in Davis County, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Davis County, UT was 2 cars per household.

Davis County, UT borders Box Elder County, UT, Morgan County, UT, Salt Lake County, UT, Tooele County, UT, and Weber County, UT.

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Population & Diversity

Davis County, UT is home to a population of 351k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.26% of Davis County, UT residents were born outside of the country (18.5k people).

In 2020, there were 14.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (292k people) in Davis County, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.7k White (Hispanic) and 9.69k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.7%

2020 Citizenship

97.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.7% of Davis County, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Davis County, UT was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Davis County, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Davis County, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
292k ± 640
White (Hispanic)
20.7k ± 1.45k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
9.69k ± 979

9.92%

Hispanic Population

34.8k people

9.92% of the people in Davis County, UT are hispanic (34.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Davis County, UT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Utah.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
96,761 ± 7,519 people
India
9,300 ± 2,364 people
Canada
7,916 ± 2,182 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Utah was Mexico, the natal country of 96,761 Utah residents, followed by India with 9,300 and Canada with 7,916.

Foreign-Born Population

5.26%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

18.5k people

4.66%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

16.1k people

As of 2020, 5.26% of Davis County, UT residents (18.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Davis County, UT was 4.66%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Davis County, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
5,391 ± 501
Vietnam
4,628 ± 352
Gulf War (1990s)
2,789 ± 348

Davis County, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Davis County, UT employs 170k people. The largest industries in Davis County, UT are Health Care & Social Assistance (20,500 people), Retail Trade (19,454 people), and Manufacturing (17,294 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($96,250), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($71,494), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($66,959).

Males in Utah have an average income that is 1.53 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,916. The income inequality in Utah (measured using the Gini index) is 0.477, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

170k

2020 Value

± 3,400

3.52%

1 Year growth

± 2.54%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Davis County, UT grew at a rate of 3.52%, from 164k employees to 170k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Davis County, UT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (23,447 people), Management Occupations (19,059 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (17,063 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Davis County, UT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Utah (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

170k

2020 Value

± 3,400

3.52%

1 Year growth

± 2.54%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Davis County, UT grew at a rate of 3.52%, from 164k employees to 170k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Davis County, UT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (20,500 people), Retail Trade (19,454 people), and Manufacturing (17,294 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Davis County, UT, though some of these residents may live in Davis County, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,053

Median earning men ± $1,050

$28,389

Median earning women ± $1,152

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,511), Public Administration ($70,428), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($67,667).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($47,605), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($37,556), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($36,548).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Utah. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

3,274
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
2,036
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
1,936
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.57M
Manufacturing
$1.39M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$823k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Utah product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $19B, followed by Misc. mfg. prods. ($13.9B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.98B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Utah products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$156B

2020 Value in Utah

$318B

Projected 2050 Value in Utah

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Utah trade was $156B. This is expected to increase 103% to $318B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Utah trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$15.5B
Nevada
$8.94B
Texas
$7.13B

In 2020, the top outbound Utah domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $15.5B, followed by Nevada with $8.94B and Texas and $7.13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Utah shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Davis County, UT went to Donald J. Trump with 61.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.95%).

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing the state of Utah. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Utah 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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (61.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.95%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Davis County, UT went to Donald J. Trump with 61.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.95%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Davis County, UT for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Utah

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

Mike Lee

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitt Romney

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing Utah.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in Utah over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Utah

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Utah have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Davis County, UT awarded 1,585 degrees. The student population of Davis County, UT in 2020 is skewed towards men, with 2,426 male students and 1,794 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Davis County, UT are White (1,193 and 75.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (213 and 13.4%), Two or More Races (53 and 3.34%), and Unknown (46 and 2.9%).

The largest universities in Davis County, UT by number of degrees awarded are Davis Technical College (1,455 and 91.8%), Avalon School of Cosmetology-Layton (78 and 4.92%), and Eagle Gate College-Layton (52 and 3.28%).

The most popular majors in Davis County, UT are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (340 and 21.5%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (141 and 8.9%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (96 and 6.06%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 4,220 students enrolled in Davis County, UT, 57.5% men and 42.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,261 records, of which 41.8% were women and 58.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Master Aesthetician
42 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
96 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
71 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Davis County, UT was Master Aesthetician with 42 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Davis County, UT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Davis Technical College
1,455 degrees awarded
Avalon School of Cosmetology-Layton
78 degrees awarded
Eagle Gate College-Layton
52 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Davis Technical College with 1,455 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 538 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Davis County, UT, which is 0.514 times less than the 1,047 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,193 degrees mean that there were 5.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 213 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($15,960) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

Measure

In 2020, 0.427% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.508% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were Some college (631k), High School or Equivalent (541k), and Bachelors Degree (451k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Davis County, UT was $320,100 in 2020, which is 1.39 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $290,300 to $320,100, a 10.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Davis County, UT is 77.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Davis County, UT have an average commute time of 23.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Davis County, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Davis County, UT is $87,570. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Davis County, UT was Census Tract 1262.03 with a value of $140,263, followed by Census Tract 1264.02 and Census Tract 1251.04, with respective values of $139,250 and $130,114.

In 2021, 10.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Davis County, UT. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.824%.

Housing

Property

$320,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,414

$83,205

Median Property Taxes

±$2,143

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 Davis County, UT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Davis County, UT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.7%

Homeownership

2020

68.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 77.7% of the housing units in Davis County, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Davis County, UT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1262.03
Census Tract 1264.02
Census Tract 1251.04

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Davis County, UT was Census Tract 1262.03 with a value of $140,263, followed by Census Tract 1264.02 and Census Tract 1251.04, with respective values of $139,250 and $130,114.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Davis County, UT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$87,570

Median Household Income

± $1,874

107k

Number of Households

± 2,575

In 2020, the median household income of the 107k households in Davis County, UT grew to $87,570 from the previous year's value of $83,310.

The following chart displays the households in Davis County, UT 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Davis County, UT is from Utah.

0.477

2020 Wage GINI in Utah

0.482

2019 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2020, the income inequality in Utah was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.07% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Utah was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Utah in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Utah across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (78.4%)
Carpooled (9.16%)
Worked At Home (8.42%)

In 2020, 78.4% of workers in Davis County, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.16%) and those who worked at home (8.42%).

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.

Commute Time

23.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Davis County, UT have a shorter commute time (23.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.37% of the workforce in Davis County, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Davis County, UT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 10.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Davis County, UT. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.824%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

5.35% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Davis County, UT (18.6k out of 348k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Davis County, UT is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 6.1% of the children was living in poverty in Davis County, UT. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 4.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 103 in Davis County, UT. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 3.27 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.1% of the population of Davis County, UT has health coverage, with 64.9% on employee plans, 5.45% on Medicaid, 6.94% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 2.64% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Utah was $5,982 in 2014. This is a 5.73% increase from the previous year ($5,658).

Primary care physicians in Davis County, UT see 2081 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.23% decrease from the previous year (2107 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1457 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 462 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Utah. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Utah, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,081 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Davis County, UT

Primary care physicians in Davis County, UT see an average of 2,081 patients per year. This represents a 1.23% decrease from the previous year (2,107 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Davis County, UT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Utah across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 34.1% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.89%

Uninsured

64.9%

Employer Coverage

5.45%

Medicaid

6.94%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

2.64%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Davis County, UT declined by 9.02% from 6.48% to 5.89%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Davis County, UT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 41.2 in Davis County, UT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Davis County, UT.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 26.7% in Davis County, UT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Davis County, UT.

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