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.

Davenport, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

100,913

Median Agei

37.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.2%71,824

Black

11%11,086

Hispanic/Latino

9%9,065

Two or More

6.1%6,205

Asian

1.9%1,882

Other

0.6%628

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%147

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%76

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.9%4,084

High School Diploma

23.1%15,848

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%5,353

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%9,509

Associate's Degree

12%8,225

Bachelor's Degree

19%13,050

Master's Degree

8.2%5,596

Professional Degree

1.6%1,087

Doctorate

1.2%820

HS or Higher

92.6%

BA or Higher

29.9%

Graduate+

10.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$166,400

Median Renti

$978

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.9%27,185

Renter-Occupied

37.1%16,052

Total Units

46,849

Homeownership

62.9%

Vacancy Rate

7.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

6%1,623

$50K–$100K

10.8%2,941

$100K–$150K

22.9%6,226

$150K–$200K

22.6%6,139

$200K–$300K

18.9%5,139

$300K–$500K

15.9%4,331

$500K–$1M

2.7%735

$1M+

0.2%51

Rent Distribution

Under $500

852

$500–$750

2,022

$750–$1,000

5,259

$1,000–$1,250

3,065

$1,250–$1,500

1,909

$1,500–$2,000

1,329

$2,000+

861

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%545

2010–2019

5%2,335

2000–2009

9.2%4,314

1990–1999

7.5%3,536

1980–1989

7.4%3,461

1970–1979

15.1%7,056

1960–1969

13.5%6,341

1950–1959

10.5%4,929

1940–1949

6.6%3,106

1939 or earlier

24%11,226

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.8%31,903

Electricity

23.5%10,148

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%660

Other

0.6%238

No Fuel

0.4%194

Wood

0.2%70

Fuel Oil

0%13

Solar

0%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,200

Mean Household Incomei

$86,013

Per Capita Incomei

$37,521

Poverty Ratei

14.8%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

53,989

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.8%2,518

$10K–$15K

3.6%1,573

$15K–$20K

3.4%1,462

$20K–$25K

3.6%1,566

$25K–$30K

4.5%1,928

$30K–$35K

4.2%1,805

$35K–$40K

3.4%1,486

$40K–$45K

4.4%1,916

$45K–$50K

3.4%1,482

$50K–$60K

7.5%3,258

$60K–$75K

11.7%5,064

$75K–$100K

14%6,052

$100K–$125K

10.2%4,425

$125K–$150K

6.8%2,927

$150K–$200K

7.5%3,229

$200K+

5.9%2,546

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

1,612

Residentsi

2,644

Avg. Tenant Renti

$386/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers865 homes78% occupied$417/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8660 homes92% occupied$339/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC77 homes96% occupied$431/mo rent

811/PRAC10 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $66,200/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

78.7%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

19.7%

Low income$33K–$53K/yr

1.6%

Who Receives This Housing

75% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

59.1% of subsidized households are minority

23.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40.4% 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

4,7864.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,389

Canada

181

China

171

Korea

147

Philippines

145

India

Guatemala

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

50,544

Avg. Commutei

19.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

51,429

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

5,771(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.4%Insured

6.6%Uninsured