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 city in Decatur County, Iowa, United States. The population was 179 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
Davis City was laid out in 1855. It is named for William Davis, who operated a sawmill. Davis City was a shipping point on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.
Geography
Davis City is located along the Thompson River. A stream gauge station is maintained on the river in the city.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.59 square miles (1.53 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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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% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 179 people, 81 households, and 52 families residing in the city. The population density was 308.2 inhabitants per square mile (119.0/km2). There were 116 housing units at an average density of 199.7 per square mile (77.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 0.0% of the population.
Of the 81 households, 18.5% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 8.6% were cohabitating couples, 21.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 19.8% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.8% of all households were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The median age in the city was 49.5 years. 18.4% of the residents were under the age of 20; 7.8% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 17.3% were from 25 and 44; 27.4% were from 45 and 64; and 29.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.
2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 204 people in 94 households, including 53 families, in the city. The population density was 345.8 inhabitants per square mile (133.5/km2). There were 121 housing units at an average density of 205.1 per square mile (79.2/km2). The racial makup of the city was 98.0% White, 0.5% Native American, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0%.
Of the 94 households 21.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.6% were non-families. 36.2% of households were one person and 17% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.72.
The median age was 52 years. 18.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.4% were from 45 to 64; and 29.4% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
Education
The Central Decatur Community School District operates local area public schools.
Transportation
While there is no fixed-route transit service in Davis City, intercity bus service is provided by Jefferson Lines in nearby Lamoni.
See also
In Spanish: Davis City (Iowa) para niños
