Davis, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Davis, California is 66,801 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 139th-largest city in California. The median household income is $87,421, the median home value is $829,000, and the median age is 27.2.
The population has grown 2.3% since 2010 (65,584 → 67,125).
66,801
Population
6699
People / sq mi
$87,421
Median Income
$829,000
Median Home Value
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Davis covers 10.0 sq mi of land at 6699 people per square mile.
About Davis, CA
Davis is defined demographically by education — 75.1% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average. Davis is a city in California with a population of 66,801.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $87,421 — above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 5.3%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $829,000, with typical rent around $2,043.
Davis is among the best-educated US cities: 75.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 22.6%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Davis usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.
Davis city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Davis city had a population of 65,584 in 2010 and 67,125 in 2024, a 2.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 69,413 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.17%.
67,125
Population (2024)
65,584
Population (2010)
69,413
Peak (2019)
0.17%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 65,584 |
| 2011 | 65,657 |
| 2012 | 65,781 |
| 2013 | 66,213 |
| 2014 | 66,545 |
| 2015 | 67,367 |
| 2016 | 68,028 |
| 2017 | 68,802 |
| 2018 | 69,220 |
| 2019 | 69,413 |
| 2020 | 66,903 |
| 2021 | 67,142 |
| 2022 | 67,024 |
| 2023 | 66,687 |
| 2024 | 67,125 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$87,421
Median Household Income
$50,060
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$829,000
Median Home Value
$2,043
Median Rent
43.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.8%
High School+
75.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
5.0%
Drive Alone
52.2%
Public Transit
22.6%
Work From Home
23.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
21.0%
Foreign Born
70.6%
Non-English at Home
3.0%
Veterans
8.6%
With Disability
97.0%
Health Insurance
98.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 42.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.5% |
| Public Administration | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4.3% |
| Retail Trade | 3.8% |
| Information | 2.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.7% |
| Construction | 2.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Davis, California has a population of 66,801 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 139th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Davis, California is $87,421, with 5.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Davis, California is $829,000, with median monthly rent at $2,043 and a homeownership rate of 43.5%.
The median age in Davis, California is 27.2 years. The population is 47.2% male and 52.8% female.
The population has grown 2.3% since 2010 (65,584 → 67,125).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.