Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Davis, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

66,978

Median Agei

26.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

49.9%33,413

Asian

24.2%16,223

Hispanic/Latino

15.1%10,128

Two or More

7.1%4,783

Black

2.2%1,467

Other

0.9%604

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%240

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%120

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.2%413

High School Diploma

5.5%1,950

Some College (<1 yr)

2.3%824

Some College (1+ yr)

6.7%2,385

Associate's Degree

4.5%1,580

Bachelor's Degree

32.3%11,432

Master's Degree

21.6%7,656

Professional Degree

9.3%3,285

Doctorate

13.6%4,816

HS or Higher

97%

BA or Higher

76.8%

Graduate+

44.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$866,100

Median Renti

$2,187

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

43.5%11,037

Renter-Occupied

56.5%14,321

Total Units

27,484

Homeownership

43.5%

Vacancy Rate

7.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%264

$50K–$100K

0.5%51

$100K–$150K

0.5%53

$150K–$200K

0.2%17

$200K–$300K

2%223

$300K–$500K

6.3%692

$500K–$1M

57.1%6,302

$1M+

31.1%3,435

Rent Distribution

Under $500

233

$500–$750

142

$750–$1,000

458

$1,000–$1,250

448

$1,250–$1,500

1,060

$1,500–$2,000

3,073

$2,000+

8,571

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%209

2010–2019

5.9%1,632

2000–2009

14.4%3,958

1990–1999

18%4,956

1980–1989

16.1%4,414

1970–1979

23.2%6,390

1960–1969

13.2%3,634

1950–1959

4.1%1,126

1940–1949

1.8%489

1939 or earlier

2.5%676

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61.2%15,517

Electricity

34.7%8,810

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%395

Solar

1.4%365

No Fuel

0.6%152

Fuel Oil

0.3%64

Wood

0.2%55

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$90,045

Mean Household Incomei

$133,365

Per Capita Incomei

$51,329

Poverty Ratei

25.8%

Unemploymenti

6.2%

Labor Forcei

35,539

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.4%2,633

$10K–$15K

4.3%1,095

$15K–$20K

2.8%708

$20K–$25K

1.7%434

$25K–$30K

3.3%849

$30K–$35K

3.7%944

$35K–$40K

2.6%670

$40K–$45K

2.9%729

$45K–$50K

0.9%226

$50K–$60K

4.7%1,190

$60K–$75K

7.2%1,822

$75K–$100K

9.1%2,301

$100K–$125K

8.2%2,087

$125K–$150K

5.9%1,496

$150K–$200K

9.6%2,429

$200K+

22.7%5,745

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

783

Residentsi

1,253

Avg. Tenant Renti

$515/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers392 homes77% occupied$527/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8165 homes94% occupied$579/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC67 homes98% occupied$323/mo rent

811/PRAC32 homes98% occupied$447/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $90,045/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

80.4%

Very low income$27K–$45K/yr

15.6%

Low income$45K–$72K/yr

3.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $72K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

64.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

50.1% of subsidized households are minority

31.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

51.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

12,72019%

By Region

Top Countries

China

3,072

India

1,063

Mexico

974

Korea

666

Philippines

518

Canada

414

United Kingdom

343

Germany

239

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

32,637

Avg. Commutei

22.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

33,155

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,695(2.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97%Insured

3%Uninsured