Editing Davis City, Iowa

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|official_name            = Davis City, Iowa
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|population_total         = 179
|population_density_km2   = 119.00
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|postal_code              = 50065
|area_code                = [[Area code 641|641]]
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|blank_info               = 19-19090
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'''Davis City''' is a city in [[Decatur County, Iowa|Decatur County]], [[Iowa]], United States. The population was 179 at the time of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name=cen2020>{{cite web |title=2020 Census State Redistricting Data |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/data/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171/Iowa/ |website=census.gov |publisher=United states Census Bureau |access-date=12 August 2021}}</ref>

==History==
[[File:DavisCityParkPavillion.jpg|thumb|left|A pavilion in Davis City Park, built in 1895]]
Davis City was laid out in 1855.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=bIQUAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA152 | title=History of Decatur County, Iowa, and Its People, Volume 1 | publisher=S. J. Clarke Publishing Company | author=Smith, Heman Conoman | year=1915 | pages=152}}</ref> It is named for William Davis, who operated a sawmill.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=7268 | title=Profile for Davis City, Iowa, IA | publisher=ePodunk | accessdate=22 February 2014}}</ref> Davis City was a shipping point on the [[Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad]].<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=37ITAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA16 | title=Iowa Historical Record Published By the State Historical Society at Iowa City, Volumes XIII., XIV., and IV. 1897-98-99 | year=1899}}</ref>

==Geography==
Davis City is located along the [[Thompson River (Missouri)|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 {{convert|0.59|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-05-11 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-25 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{Historical populations
|title= Historical populations
|type= USA
|align= left
|1880|348
|1890|594
|1900|617
|1910|489
|1920|476
|1930|548
|1940|556
|1950|432
|1960|346
|1970|301
|1980|327
|1990|257
|2000|275
|2010|204
|2020|179
|source={{center|U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name=cen2020/>}}|footnote=Source:{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|title=U.S. Census website|access-date=2020-03-29}} and [http://data.iowadatacenter.org/datatables/PlacesAll/plpopulation18502000.pdf Iowa Data Center]
}}
[[File:Davis CityIowaPopPlot.png|thumb|left|alt=The population of Davis City, Iowa from US census data|The population of Davis City, Iowa from US census data]]

===2020 census===
As of the [[United States census|census]] of 2020,<ref>{{cite web |title=2020 Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade/2020/2020-census-main.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> 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/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 116 housing units at an average density of 199.7 per square mile (77.1/km<sup>2</sup>). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|racial]] makeup of the city was 97.8% [[White Americans|White]], 0.0% [[African Americans|Black or African American]], 0.0% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 0.0% [[Asian Americans|Asian]], 0.0% [[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]], 0.6% from other races and 1.7% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|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 [[Marriage|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 United States Census|2010 census]] there were 204 people in 94 households, including 53 families, in the city. The population density was {{convert|345.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 121 housing units at an average density of {{convert|205.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|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%.<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-05-11}}</ref>

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.

===2000 census===
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 275 people in 109 households, including 79 families, in the city. The population density was {{convert|469.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 125 housing units at an average density of {{convert|213.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.  The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makup]] of the city was 98.55% White, 0.36% Native American, 0.73% from other races, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.45%.<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref>

Of the 109 households 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 24.8% of households were one person and 10.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.86.

The age distribution was 27.6% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

The median household income was $23,750 and the median family income  was $26,875. Males had a median income of $25,750 versus $19,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,091. About 25.6% of families and 28.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 30.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 23.1% of those sixty five or over.

==Education==
The [[Central Decatur Community School District]] operates local area public schools.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/FY20_CENTRAL%20DECATUR_0.pdf|title=Central Decatur|publisher=Iowa Department of Education|access-date=2020-07-16}}</ref>

==Transportation==
While there is no fixed-route transit service in Davis City, intercity bus service is provided by [[Jefferson Lines]] in nearby [[Lamoni, Iowa|Lamoni]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jeffersonlines.com/bus-stops/iowa/|title=Iowa Bus Stops|access-date=September 28, 2023}}</ref>

==References==
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{{Decatur County, Iowa}}

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[[Category:Cities in Iowa]]
[[Category:Cities in Decatur County, Iowa]]