Davis County, Iowa

Davis County
Davis County
U.S. county
	Davis County Courthouse
	Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
	Iowa's location within the U.S.
	Coordinates: 40°44′40″N 92°24′48″W / 40.744444444444°N 92.413333333333°W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
Founded	1843
Named for	Garrett Davis
Seat	Bloomfield
Largest city	Bloomfield
Area
• Total	505 sq mi (1,310 km2)
• Land	502 sq mi (1,300 km2)
• Water	2.7 sq mi (7 km2) 0.5%
Population (2020)
• Total	9,110
• Density	18/sq mi (7.0/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district	2nd
Website	www.daviscountyiowa.org

Davis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,110.^[1] The county seat is Bloomfield.^[2]

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, till March 3, 1847, and later a US Senator from Kentucky.^[3]^[4]

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.^[5]

Major highways[]

Adjacent counties[]

Wapello County (north)
Monroe County (northwest)
Van Buren County (east)
Jefferson County (northeast)
Scotland County, Missouri (southeast)
Schuyler County, Missouri (southwest)
Appanoose County (west)

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1850	7,264	—
1860	13,764	89.5%
1870	15,565	13.1%
1880	16,468	5.8%
1890	15,258	−7.3%
1900	15,620	2.4%
1910	13,315	−14.8%
1920	12,574	−5.6%
1930	11,150	−11.3%
1940	11,136	−0.1%
1950	9,959	−10.6%
1960	9,199	−7.6%
1970	8,207	−10.8%
1980	9,104	10.9%
1990	8,312	−8.7%
2000	8,541	2.8%
2010	8,753	2.5%
2020	9,110	4.1%
U.S. Decennial Census^[6] 1790-1960^[7] 1900-1990^[8] 1990-2000^[9] 2010-2018^[10]

Population of Davis County from US census data

2020 census[]

The 2020 census recorded a population of 9,110 in the county, with a population density of 18.011/sq mi (6.954/km²). 97.49% of the population reported being of one race. 94.98% were non-Hispanic White, 0.09% were Black, 1.58% were Hispanic, 0.12% were Native American, 0.16% were Asian, 0.00% were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and 3.06% were some other race or more than one race. There were 3,579 housing units of which 3,258 were occupied.^[1]

2010 census[]

The 2010 census recorded a population of 8,753 in the county, with a population density of 17.3947/sq mi (6.7161/km²). There were 3,600 housing units, of which 3,201 were occupied.^[11]

2000 census[]

2000 Census Age Pyramid for Davis County

As of the census^[12] 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 (7/km²). There were 3,530 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile (3/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.^[13]

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.

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.^[1]

† 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[]

John Pickler, member of the United States House of Representatives, resident of Davis County.^[14]

Politics[]

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Presidential Elections Results

References[]

^ Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
^ "Profile for Davis County, Iowa, IA". ePodunk. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 101.
^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
^ "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved May 7, 2011.^{[dead link]}
^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
^ "Find US, State, Region, or Division language statistics". MLA Language Map Data Center. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
^ "PICKLER, John Alfred, (1844 - 1910)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 25, 2018.

External links[]

Coordinates: 40°44′40″N 92°24′48″W / 40.74444°N 92.41333°W / 40.74444; -92.41333

[cen2020-1] Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved 12 August 2021.

[GR6-2] "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

[3] "Profile for Davis County, Iowa, IA". ePodunk. Retrieved October 4, 2012.

[4] Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 101.

[GR1-5] "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.

[6] "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 16, 2014.

[7] "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 16, 2014.

[8] "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 16, 2014.

[9] "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 16, 2014.

[QF-10] "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved July 16, 2014.

[USCB-11] "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved May 7, 2011.^{[dead link]}

[GR2-12] "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

[13] "Find US, State, Region, or Division language statistics". MLA Language Map Data Center. Retrieved May 7, 2011.

[14] "PICKLER, John Alfred, (1844 - 1910)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 4, 2012.

[15] Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 25, 2018.

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Year	Republican	Democratic	Third Parties
2020	73.9% 3,032	24.7% 1,013	1.4% 57
2016	70.1% 2,723	25.2% 977	4.7% 182
2012	56.7% 2,138	40.3% 1,520	3.1% 115
2008	53.1% 2,029	44.0% 1,680	2.9% 109
2004	54.8% 2,148	44.2% 1,731	1.0% 39
2000	52.1% 1,956	45.0% 1,691	3.0% 111
1996	38.4% 1,445	50.4% 1,894	11.2% 420
1992	33.3% 1,344	48.6% 1,962	18.2% 735
1988	40.6% 1,563	58.4% 2,246	1.0% 40
1984	46.8% 1,956	52.3% 2,187	0.9% 39
1980	51.0% 2,003	43.0% 1,689	6.1% 238
1976	39.5% 1,631	58.8% 2,426	1.7% 72
1972	54.6% 2,287	43.1% 1,806	2.3% 95
1968	47.1% 2,016	44.5% 1,904	8.4% 358
1964	32.4% 1,424	67.4% 2,966	0.3% 12
1960	53.4% 2,641	46.5% 2,303	0.1% 5
1956	51.9% 2,661	47.9% 2,458	0.2% 10
1952	58.1% 3,195	41.6% 2,283	0.3% 17
1948	42.9% 2,276	56.2% 2,982	0.9% 47
1944	48.1% 2,559	51.3% 2,727	0.6% 32
1940	46.7% 2,975	52.9% 3,374	0.4% 28
1936	44.6% 2,815	54.9% 3,463	0.6% 35
1932	33.8% 1,757	64.5% 3,351	1.7% 87
1928	54.5% 3,097	45.0% 2,559	0.4% 25
1924	48.8% 2,804	31.3% 1,802	19.9% 1,145
1920	56.3% 3,117	42.5% 2,353	1.2% 65
1916	44.1% 1,476	54.2% 1,811	1.7% 57
1912	38.6% 1,184	47.4% 1,453	14.0% 428
1908	45.0% 1,484	53.0% 1,749	2.0% 66
1904	50.9% 1,722	45.3% 1,533	3.8% 127
1900	42.8% 1,656	55.6% 2,155	1.6% 62
1896	40.9% 1,652	58.6% 2,367	0.6% 23

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Cities	Bloomfield Drakesville Floris Pulaski
Townships	Cleveland Drakesville Fabius Fox River Grove Lick Creek Marion Perry Prairie Roscoe Salt Creek Soap Creek Union West Grove Wyacondah
Unincorporated communities	Chequest Troy West Grove
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