David City is a city located in Butler County Nebraska. David City has a 2024 population of 3,032. It is also the county seat of Butler County. David City is currently growing at a rate of 0.26% annually and its population has increased by 1.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,000 in 2020.
The average household income in David City is $81,676 with a poverty rate of 9.96%. The median age in David City is 36.8 years: 36.2 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of David City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,799 | 93.3% |
| Two or more races | 95 | 3.17% |
| Other race | 84 | 2.8% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,236 | 2.31 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Married | 572 | 3.38 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Non Family | 548 | 1.23 | 48 | 52 |
| Female | 60 | 2.25 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Male | 56 | 1.98 | 100 | 0 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
69.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 112 | 5.89% |
| Associates Degree | 142 | 7.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 508 | 26.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 167 | 8.78% |
| High School Graduate | 644 | 33.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 1.89% |
| Some College | 293 | 15.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,740 | 1,671 | 623 |
| Hispanic | 93 | 19 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 62 | 58 | 36 |
| Other Race | 45 | 16 | 16 |
| Native American | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 58.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,556 | $60,583 | $46,066 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,448 | $115,536 | $66,786 |
| High School Graduate | $34,716 | $44,091 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,793 | $48,448 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,542 | $57,269 | $40,385 |
| Some College | $44,432 | $64,625 | $36,250 |
$48,542
Average Earnings
$57,269
Average Male
$40,385
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.19% of David City residents speak only English, while 8.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,628 | 258 | 9.82% |
| Hispanic | 145 | 27 | 18.62% |
9.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.94%
Male Poverty Rate
10.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in David City is Hispanic, with 18.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in David City is White, with 9.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.62% |
| Some College | 10.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 11.88% |
| Male Employed | 9.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,804 | $113,588 |
| Households | $59,087 | $81,676 |
| Married Families | $106,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,762 | $41,054 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
183
Number of Veterans
183
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 67 |
| Vietnam | 56 |
| Second Gulf War | 55 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 93 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 183 | 8.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.9%
Labor Force Participation
67.8%
Employment Rate
0.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.97%
Born in David City
97.9%
Native Born
2.1%
Foreign Born
1.87%
Non Citizen
0.23%
Naturalized
97.9% of David City residents were born in the United States, with 75.97% having been born in Nebraska. 1.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,072 | 8 | 0.26% |
| 2028 | 3,064 | 8 | 0.26% |
| 2027 | 3,056 | 8 | 0.26% |
| 2026 | 3,048 | 8 | 0.26% |
| 2025 | 3,040 | 8 | 0.26% |
| 2024 | 3,032 | 8 | 0.26% |
| 2023 | 3,024 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | 3,020 | -11 | -0.36% |
| 2021 | 3,031 | 31 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 3,000 | 157 | 5.52% |
| 2019 | 2,843 | -8 | -0.28% |
| 2018 | 2,851 | 30 | 1.06% |
| 2017 | 2,821 | 10 | 0.36% |
| 2016 | 2,811 | -19 | -0.67% |
| 2015 | 2,830 | -45 | -1.57% |
| 2014 | 2,875 | -9 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 2,884 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 2,882 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2,879 | -34 | -1.17% |
| 2010 | 2,913 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,597 | 75 | 2.97% |
| 1990 | 2,522 | 8 | 0.32% |
| 1980 | 2,514 | -233 | -8.48% |
| 1960 | 2,747 | -325 | -10.58% |