Davis City, Iowa facts for kids
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Davis City, Iowa
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The entrance to Davis City Park
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Location of Davis City, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Decatur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 179 |
| • Density | 308.09/sq mi (119.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50065
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-19090 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394468 |
Davis City is a small city located in Decatur County, Iowa, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. According to the 2020 census, 179 people lived there.
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History of Davis City
Davis City was first planned and settled in 1855. It got its name from William Davis. He was an important person in the early days of the city because he ran a sawmill.
In the past, Davis City was a busy spot for shipping goods. This was because it was located along the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. Trains would stop here to pick up and drop off items.
Geography and Location
Davis City is situated right next to the Thompson River. There is a special station in the city that measures the river's water levels.
The city covers a total area of about 1.5 square kilometers (0.59 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or significant bodies of water within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 348 | — |
| 1890 | 594 | +70.7% |
| 1900 | 617 | +3.9% |
| 1910 | 489 | −20.7% |
| 1920 | 476 | −2.7% |
| 1930 | 548 | +15.1% |
| 1940 | 556 | +1.5% |
| 1950 | 432 | −22.3% |
| 1960 | 346 | −19.9% |
| 1970 | 301 | −13.0% |
| 1980 | 327 | +8.6% |
| 1990 | 257 | −21.4% |
| 2000 | 275 | +7.0% |
| 2010 | 204 | −25.8% |
| 2020 | 179 | −12.3% |
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The population of Davis City has changed over the years. In 2020, there were 179 people living in the city. This means there were about 119 people per square kilometer (308 people per square mile).
Most of the people living in Davis City are White. A very small number of people are from other racial backgrounds.
Who Lives in Davis City?
In 2020, there were 81 households in Davis City. A household is a group of people living together. About half of these households were married couples. Some households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in Davis City was about 49.5 years old. This means there are many adults and older people living there. About 18% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, about 29% were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females in the city is almost equal.
Education in Davis City
Students in Davis City attend public schools operated by the Central Decatur Community School District. This district provides education for children in the local area.
Getting Around
Davis City does not have its own public bus system for daily travel. However, if you need to travel to other cities, there is an intercity bus service. This service, called Jefferson Lines, is available in Lamoni, which is a nearby town.
See also
In Spanish: Davis City (Iowa) para niños
