Gilead, NE

Davenport, NE

A Farming  Community in Thayer County, Nebraska

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


Residents of Davenport:

Your input is needed as the community strategically prioritizes needs and projects by collecting responses through the "Davenport Community Needs Assessment Survey 2022." Please help by printing and returning your completed form linked below to the village office by APRIL 22, 2022.

Download Survey Form HERE


Community Information

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

  • Email: davenportvillage@hotmail.com
  • Phone: 402-364-2292

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. 

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Davenport, NE is 330. The population is expected to grow to 338 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.48%.

The median age of Davenport, NE residents is 51.

The diversity index of Davenport, NE is 15.1, meaning that there is a 15% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Davenport, NE is $91,099 and projected to be $111,448 in 2031. Per capita income is $40,580, projected to be $49,459 in 2031. 2.42% of households – 8 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,266,487 and the average disposable income is $69,514.

There are 175 housing units in Davenport, NE; 133 are owner-occupied, 14 are rented, and 28 are vacant. The average home value is $229,041, with 0 homes built in 2010 or later, and 75 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 29 businesses in Davenport, NE, employing 177 workers and pulling from a labor force of 120 age 16 and above. 39 workers commute into Davenport, NE from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

73 residents both live and work in/around Davenport, NE. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 17.81% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 100 drive alone, 9 carpool, and 2 take public transportation. 9 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 0 residents work from home.

109 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 38 have associates degrees, 51 have bachelor’s degrees, and 19 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

**The population, demographic, workforce, and market data presented on this website are sourced from ESRI and other third-party data providers. These figures are estimates based on the most current data available and may differ from local records or real-time conditions. TCEDA provides this information as a planning and informational resource and does not guarantee accuracy or completeness.