Davis County, Iowa

Davis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,753.[1] The county seat is Bloomfield.[2]

Davis County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
Iowa's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°44′40″N 92°24′48″W
Country United States
State Iowa
Founded1843
Named forGarrett Davis
SeatBloomfield
Largest cityBloomfield
Area
 • Total505 sq mi (1,310 km2)
 • Land502 sq mi (1,300 km2)
 • Water2.7 sq mi (7 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total8,753
 • Estimate 
(2018)
9,017
 • Density17/sq mi (6.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.daviscountyiowa.org

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

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
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%
2018 (est.)9,017[6]3.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2018[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 2010 census of Davis County.[14]

† county seat

Rank City/Town/etc. Municipal type Population (2010 Census)
1 † Bloomfield City 2,640
2 Pulaski City 260
3 Drakesville City 184
4 Floris City 138

Notable people

Politics
Presidential Elections Results
Presidential Elections Results[16]
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

See also

References
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  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.
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  6. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 24, 2019.
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  12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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  14. "Archived copy". Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  15. "PICKLER, John Alfred, (1844 - 1910)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
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