Davis County, Iowa

Davis County, Iowa
County
Davis County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
Coordinates: 40°44′40″N 92°24′48″W / 40.744444444444°N 92.413333333333°W / 40.744444444444; -92.413333333333
Country United States
State Iowa
Founded1843
Named afterGarrett Davis
SeatBloomfield
Largest cityBloomfield
Area
 • Total
505 sq mi (1,310 km2)
 • Land502 sq mi (1,300 km2)
 • Water2.7 sq mi (7.0 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
9,110
 • Estimate 
(2024)
9,193
 • Density18.1/sq mi (7.01/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.daviscountyiowa.org
  • Iowa county number 26[1]

Davis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,110.[2] The county seat is Bloomfield.[3]

Davis County is included in the Ottumwa, IA Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Davis County was named in honor of Garrett Davis, a Congressman from Kentucky from March 4, 1839, until March 3, 1847, and later a US Senator from Kentucky.[4][5]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 505 square miles (1,310 km2), of which 502 square miles (1,300 km2) is land and 2.7 square miles (7.0 km2) (0.5%) is water.[6]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18507,264—
186013,76489.5%
187015,56513.1%
188016,4685.8%
189015,258−7.3%
190015,6202.4%
191013,315−14.8%
192012,574−5.6%
193011,150−11.3%
194011,136−0.1%
19509,959−10.6%
19609,199−7.6%
19708,207−10.8%
19809,10410.9%
19908,312−8.7%
20008,5412.8%
20108,7532.5%
20209,1104.1%
2024 (est.)9,1930.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790–1960[8] 1900–1990[9]
1990–2000[10] 2010–2020[11] 2024[12]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 9,110 and a population density of 18.0/sq mi (7.0/km2). The median age was 36.0 years; 29.9% of residents were under the age of 18 and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 98.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 96.8 males age 18 and over.[13]

The racial makeup of the county was 96.6% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2% Asian, <0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 0.5% from some other race, and 2.5% from two or more races; Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 1.6% of the population. Of the population, 97.49% reported being of one race, with 94.98% identifying as non-Hispanic White, 0.09% as Black, 1.58% as Hispanic, 0.12% as Native American, 0.16% as Asian, 0.00% as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and 3.06% as some other race or more than one race.[14]

<0.1% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[15]

There were 3,258 households in the county, of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 58.5% were married-couple households, 16.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 20.5% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[13]

There were 3,579 housing units, of which 3,258 were occupied and 9.0% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 78.8% were owner-occupied and 21.2% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.3% and the rental vacancy rate was 8.7%.[13]

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 8,753 in the county, with a population density of 17.4/sq mi (6.7/km2). There were 3,600 housing units, of which 3,201 were occupied.[16]

2000 census

As of the census[17] of 2000, there were 8,541 people, 3,207 households, and 2,286 families residing in the county. The population density was 17 people per square mile (6.6 people/km2). There were 3,530 housing units at an average density of 7 units per square mile (2.7 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.35% White, 0.18% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. 0.71% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 10.4% of the population speak either German or Pennsylvania German at home.[18]

There were 3,207 households, out of which 32.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.70% were married couples living together, 5.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.70% were non-families. 25.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 27.10% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 25.20% from 25 to 44, 22.90% from 45 to 64, and 17.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 97.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,864, and the median income for a family was $40,982. Males had a median income of $26,818 versus $21,726 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,127. About 9.00% of families and 11.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.70% of those under age 18 and 12.80% of those age 65 or over.

Religion

Davis County contains the largest Amish population in Iowa with 1,860 members recorded as of 2024.[19][20]

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

Townships

Davis County is divided into these townships:

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Davis County.[2]

† county seat

Rank City/Town/etc. Municipal type Population (2020 Census)
1 † Bloomfield City 2,682
2 Pulaski City 264
3 Drakesville City 164
4 Floris City 116

Notable people

Politics

United States presidential election results for Davis County, Iowa[22]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
1896 1,652 40.87% 2,367 58.56% 23 0.57%
1900 1,656 42.76% 2,155 55.64% 62 1.60%
1904 1,722 50.92% 1,533 45.33% 127 3.76%
1908 1,484 44.98% 1,749 53.02% 66 2.00%
1912 1,184 38.63% 1,453 47.41% 428 13.96%
1916 1,476 44.14% 1,811 54.16% 57 1.70%
1920 3,117 56.31% 2,353 42.51% 65 1.17%
1924 2,804 48.76% 1,802 31.33% 1,145 19.91%
1928 3,097 54.52% 2,559 45.04% 25 0.44%
1932 1,757 33.82% 3,351 64.50% 87 1.67%
1936 2,815 44.59% 3,463 54.86% 35 0.55%
1940 2,975 46.65% 3,374 52.91% 28 0.44%
1944 2,559 48.12% 2,727 51.28% 32 0.60%
1948 2,276 42.90% 2,982 56.21% 47 0.89%
1952 3,195 58.14% 2,283 41.55% 17 0.31%
1956 2,661 51.88% 2,458 47.92% 10 0.19%
1960 2,641 53.36% 2,303 46.53% 5 0.10%
1964 1,424 32.35% 2,966 67.38% 12 0.27%
1968 2,016 47.12% 1,904 44.51% 358 8.37%
1972 2,287 54.61% 1,806 43.12% 95 2.27%
1976 1,631 39.50% 2,426 58.76% 72 1.74%
1980 2,003 50.97% 1,689 42.98% 238 6.06%
1984 1,956 46.77% 2,187 52.30% 39 0.93%
1988 1,563 40.61% 2,246 58.35% 40 1.04%
1992 1,344 33.26% 1,962 48.55% 735 18.19%
1996 1,445 38.44% 1,894 50.39% 420 11.17%
2000 1,956 52.05% 1,691 45.00% 111 2.95%
2004 2,148 54.82% 1,731 44.18% 39 1.00%
2008 2,029 53.14% 1,680 44.00% 109 2.85%
2012 2,138 56.67% 1,520 40.29% 115 3.05%
2016 2,723 70.14% 977 25.17% 182 4.69%
2020 3,032 73.92% 1,013 24.70% 57 1.39%
2024 3,027 76.56% 878 22.21% 49 1.24%

Education

The vast majority of Davis County is in the Davis County Community School District. Other school districts taking portions of the county include:[23]

Former school districts include:

See also

References

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  2. ^ a b "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ "Profile for Davis County, Iowa, IA". ePodunk. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
  5. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 101.
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  11. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Davis County, Iowa". www.census.gov. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
  12. ^ "County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2024". Retrieved December 26, 2025.
  13. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 25, 2025.
  14. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 25, 2025.
  15. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2025.
  16. ^ "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010" (PDF). United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 16, 2020. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
  17. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  18. ^ "Find US, State, Region, or Division language statistics". MLA Language Map Data Center. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
  19. ^ Wesner, Erik (September 10, 2024). "Amish in Iowa: 2024 Guide (20+ Communities)". Amish America. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  20. ^ "Davis County, Ohio - County Membership Report (2020)". The Association of Religion Data Archives. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  21. ^ "PICKLER, John Alfred, (1844 - 1910)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
  22. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
  23. ^ Geography Division (December 18, 2020). 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Davis County, IA (PDF) (Map). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 30, 2025. - Text list
  24. ^ a b "Reorganization and Dissolution Action Since 1965-66". Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
  25. ^ Geography Division (November 28, 2010). SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Davis County, IA (PDF) (Map). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 30, 2025. - Text list
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