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 2024 the population of Davenport, NE is 290. The population is expected to shrink to 283 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.49%.
The median age of Davenport, NE residents is 45.
The diversity index of Davenport, NE is 11.1, meaning that there is a 11% 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 $90,315 and projected to be $101,012 in 2029. Per capita income is $42,354, projected to be $48,543 in 2029. 4.14% of households – 12 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,214,193 and the average disposable income is $69,975.
There are 163 housing units in Davenport, NE; 123 are owner-occupied, 13 are rented, and 27 are vacant. The average home value is $194,715, with 0 homes built in 2010 or later, and 75 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 28 businesses in Davenport, NE, employing 140 workers and pulling from a labor force of 139 age 16 and above. 49 workers commute into Davenport, NE from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
89 residents both live and work in/around Davenport, NE. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 16.85% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.49% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 103 drive alone, 8 carpool, and 2 take public transportation. 26 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 0 residents work from home.
76 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 33 have associates degrees, 46 have bachelor’s degrees, and 13 hold a graduate or professional degree.