Discover the beautiful rural Southern region of Nebraska where the village of Davenport is located. Historically Davenport was founded because of the Oregon Trail. With fertile agricultural land and an ample water supply, Davenport is host to a thriving farming community mostly focused on grain crops and livestock. Even with it’s small size Davenport offers something for everyone, including hunting, camping and nearby golfing. This is the “D” on the ABC Railroad and a place where train-enthusiasts watch in awe as the Union Pacific Railroad operates approximately 50 freight trains traveling through the city daily. Close enough yet far enough away from the chaos of the city with Lincoln conveniently located just 100 miles NorthEast. Plains Tree Farm and Nutrien Ag Solutions are some of the city’s growing businesses. Davenport possesses solid community values, economic opportunity and affordable living for all
Village Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-1:00 PM (also open 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM first 3 working days of the month)
Village Clerk/Treasurer: Arlene Vorce, Michelle Anderson is assistant
For utilities: come to the Village Office and pay a deposit of $250 for electricity, water, and sewer. Gas is through Black Hills Energy and garbage services are through either Hebron's Garbage Company or Burton's.
As of 2025 the population of Davenport, NE is 329. The population is expected to grow to 329 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.00%.
The median age of Davenport, NE residents is 45.
The diversity index of Davenport, NE is 13.1, meaning that there is a 13% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Davenport, NE is $97,430 and projected to be $98,761 in 2030. Per capita income is $43,829, projected to be $44,428 in 2030. 4.86% of households – 16 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,322,416 and the average disposable income is $73,048.
There are 176 housing units in Davenport, NE; 123 are owner-occupied, 25 are rented, and 28 are vacant. The average home value is $208,760, with 6 homes built in 2010 or later, and 83 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 29 businesses in Davenport, NE, employing 176 workers and pulling from a labor force of 162 age 16 and above. 45 workers commute into Davenport, NE from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
115 residents both live and work in/around Davenport, NE. The average travel time is 18.1 minutes. 19.13% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.87% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 122 drive alone, 14 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 16 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 10 residents work from home.
93 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 34 have associates degrees, 50 have bachelor’s degrees, and 22 hold a graduate or professional degree.