Davenport, IA

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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 (1,534 degrees awarded in 2024), Saint Ambrose University (905 degrees), and Palmer College of Chiropractic (661 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.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Davenport, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
71.8k ± 964
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.1k ± 689
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
5.28k ± 661

8.98%

Hispanic Population

9.07k people

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

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Davenport, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
44,333 ± 5,134 people
India
11,889 ± 2,672 people
Guatemala
8,189 ± 2,219 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 44,333 Iowa residents, followed by India with 11,889 and Guatemala with 8,189.

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.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,714 ± 299
Gulf War (2001-)
1,338 ± 296
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.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Davenport, IA.

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.

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

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%.

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

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.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (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.

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.

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).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Davenport, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

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

Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

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.

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

Education

In 2024, universities in Davenport, IA awarded 3,380 degrees. The student population of Davenport, IA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 5,192 male students and 7,238 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Davenport, IA are White (2,435 and 72.4%), Hispanic or Latino (400 and 11.9%), Black or African American (227 and 6.75%), and Two or More Races (119 and 3.54%).

The largest universities in Davenport, IA by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Iowa Community College District (1,534 and 45.4%), Saint Ambrose University (905 and 26.8%), and Palmer College of Chiropractic (661 and 19.6%).

The most popular majors in Davenport, IA are Chiropractic (596 and 17.6%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (341 and 10.1%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (258 and 7.63%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $24,039.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Davenport, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 12,430 (41.8% men and 58.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 12,430 students enrolled in Davenport, IA, 41.8% men and 58.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,691 records, of which 58% were women and 42% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
341 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
125 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
43 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Davenport, IA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 341 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Davenport, IA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Eastern Iowa Community College District
1,534 degrees awarded
Saint Ambrose University
905 degrees awarded
Palmer College of Chiropractic
661 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Iowa Community College District with 1,534 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 1,337 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Davenport, IA, which is 0.654 times less than the 2,043 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,435 degrees mean that there were 6.09 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 400 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($24,039) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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

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

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.

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

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%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Davenport, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Davenport, IA is from Iowa.

0.435

2024 Wage GINI in Iowa

0.441

2023 Wage GINI in Iowa

In 2024, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.435 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.29% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (76.5%)
Worked At Home (10.3%)
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.

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.

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

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.

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.