City · Iowa
Davenport, Iowa
Davenport, city, in Scott County, Iowa. Davenport had 100,358 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 101,724 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 100,913 (±50). GEOID 1919000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
100,358
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 101,724 · ACS 2020-2024: 100,913 ±50
Median household income
$66,200
±$1,883 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$166,400
±$2,683 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$978
±$23 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
Where is Davenport and what county is it in?
Davenport is a city in Scott County, Iowa. It covers 64.2 square miles of land, 1,584 residents per square mile in 2020.
Davenport is in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Davenport, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 100,358 people lived in Davenport on July 1, 2025, down 1.3% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. The 2020 Census counted 101,724 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 100,913 (±50).
| Measure | Davenport | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 100,913 ±50 | 174,608 | −1,256 |
| Households | 43,237 ±680 | 73,132 | +2,942 |
| Average household size | 2.26 ±0.04 | 2.34 | −0.20 |
| Housing units | 46,849 ±531 | 78,537 | +1,666 |
Davenport's population since 2000
From 98,359 in 2000 to 100,358 in 2025: up 2.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Davenport as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Davenport?
The median resident of Davenport is 37.5 years old; 21.0% are under 18 and 16.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 11.0%. 4.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Davenport | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 ±0.5 | 39.4 | +0.8 |
| Under 18 years | 21.0% ±0.6 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.4% ±0.5 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Male | 49.6% ±0.6 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.0% ±0.6 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.2% ±1.0 pts | 77.0% | −2.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.0% ±0.7 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±0.4 pts | 2.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.1% ±0.7 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.7% ±0.8 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.2% ±0.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2% ±0.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 14.8% ±1.0 pts | 12.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.6% ±0.8 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.6% ±0.8 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.9% ±1.2 pts | 36.6% | +4.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.9% ±0.8 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.3% ±1.6 pts | 86.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5% ±0.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Davenport earn?
Half of Davenport's 43,237 households earn less than $66,200 a year (±$1,883), against $78,277 in Scott County and $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 the median was $62,801 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $3,399 after inflation. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Davenport | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,200 ±$1,883 | $78,277 | +$3,399 |
| Mean household income | $86,013 ±$2,740 | $103,843 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,521 ±$1,197 | $43,847 | +$2,268 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.2% ±1.3 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.3% ±3.0 pts | 13.3% | −5.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.8% ±1.2 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% ±0.8 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.8% ±1.2 pts | 90.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Davenport?
Owners occupy 62.9% of Davenport's occupied homes and renters 37.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $166,400 by its owner (±$2,683). The median renter pays $978 a month including utilities, and 40.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Davenport | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $166,400 ±$2,683 | $222,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $978 ±$23 | $1,005 | +$29 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.2% ±3.5 pts | 38.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,357 ±$32 | $1,572 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.9% ±1.6 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.1% ±1.6 pts | 30.0% | – |
| Housing units | 46,849 ±531 | 78,537 | +1,666 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.9% ±1.5 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.7% ±1.5 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% ±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2% ±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.0% ±0.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.0% ±1.3 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.0% ±1.2 pts | 6.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Davenport building?
Builders took permits for 107 new housing units in Davenport in 2025 (55 in single-family houses), 1.1 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Iowa.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Davenport work and get to work?
76.5% of Davenport's workers drive alone and 10.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Davenport | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.7% ±1.2 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% ±0.7 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.5% ±1.6 pts | 78.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0% ±1.3 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 3.1% ±0.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.3% ±1.2 pts | 10.9% | +6.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.4 min ±0.7 | 20.3 min | +1.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Davenport?
31 census tracts lie mostly in Davenport, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $31,582 (Tract 109) to $124,583 (Tract 131).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 129.02Scott County | 5,609 | $91,684 |
| Tract 129.01Scott County | 5,577 | $96,505 |
| Tract 128.01Scott County | 5,174 | $86,080 |
| Tract 126.01Scott County | 5,049 | $79,310 |
| Tract 130Scott County | 4,977 | $68,807 |
| Tract 128.02Scott County | 4,409 | $54,408 |
| Tract 125.01Scott County | 4,226 | $60,403 |
| Tract 125.02Scott County | 4,237 | $72,554 |
| Tract 113Scott County | 3,983 | $58,098 |
| Tract 126.02Scott County | 3,802 | $56,227 |
| Tract 121Scott County | 3,611 | $66,824 |
| Tract 120Scott County | 3,474 | $87,273 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Davenport) · Census block assignment files
How does Davenport compare with other places in Iowa?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Davenport is the 341st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 3rd-most populous of 939 in Iowa.
Davenport ranks 167th of 279 places in Iowa with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 3rd | 939 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 161st | 275 |
| Residents per square mile | 42nd | 279 |
| Median household income | 167th | 279 |
| Per capita income | 133rd | 279 |
| Median home value | 145th | 279 |
| Median gross rent | 56th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 46th | 232 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 80th | 279 |
| Median age | 193rd | 279 |
| Owner-occupied share | 249th | 279 |
| Work from home | 91st | 221 |
| Travel time to work | 157th | 279 |
Davenport's figures with every place in Iowa (CSV)
Every place in Iowa, sortable · Compare Davenport with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Davenport?
2 of the 57 figures for Davenport on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Davenport are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Davenport.