Davis County, Iowa

Davis County
County
Davis County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
Iowa's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°44′40″N92°24′48″W / 40.744444444444°N 92.413333333333°W / 40.744444444444; -92.413333333333
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
• Estimate  (2021) [1]	9,138
• 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. ^[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

• U.S. Highway 63
• Iowa Highway 2
• Iowa Highway 202

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.	Note	%±
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%
2023 (est.)	9,169	[7]	0.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [8] 1790-1960 [9] 1900-1990 [10] 1990-2000 [11] 2010-2018 [12]

Population of Davis County from US census data

2020 census

2022 US Census population pyramid for Davis County from ACS 5-year estimates

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. ^[2]

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. ^[13]

2000 census

As of the census ^[14] 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. ^[15]

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. ^{[16] [17]}

Communities

Cities

• Bloomfield
• Drakesville
• Floris
• Pulaski

Unincorporated communities

• Belknap
• Troy
• West Grove

Townships

Davis County is divided into these townships:

• Cleveland
• Drakesville
• Fabius
• Fox River
• Grove
• Lick Creek
• Marion
• Perry
• Prairie
• Roscoe
• Salt Creek
• Soap Creek
• Union
• West Grove
• Wyacondah

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

• John Pickler, member of the United States House of Representatives, resident of Davis County. ^[18]

Politics

United States presidential election results for Davis County, Iowa ^[19]

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

See also

• Iowa portal

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Davis County, Iowa

References

1. "QuickFacts: Davis County, Iowa". Census.gov. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
2. "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.
6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
7. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
8. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
9. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Archived from the original on August 11, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
10. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
11. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
12. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
13. "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.
14. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
15. "Find US, State, Region, or Division language statistics". MLA Language Map Data Center. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
16. Wesner, Erik (September 10, 2024). "Amish in Iowa: 2024 Guide (20+ Communities)". Amish America. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
17. "Davis County, Ohio - County Membership Report (2020)". The Association of Religion Data Archives. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
18. "PICKLER, John Alfred, (1844 - 1910)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
19. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 25, 2018.

External links

• County website
• City-Data.com

40°44′40″N92°24′48″W / 40.74444°N 92.41333°W / 40.74444; -92.41333