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Davison, MI


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Davison, Michigan

Davison, Michigan is 8 miles E of Flint, Michigan (center to center) and 54 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. It is in Genesee county. The city is part of the Flint metro area. The population of Davison is 5,536.

The People and Families of Davison

In Davison, about 50% of adults are married. Adults in Davison are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Davison has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Davison had a median family income of $51,925. Notably, Davison is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Davison political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,600. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Davison Housing

Of the housing in Davison, approximately 56% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Davison, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Davison strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 15%Davison Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Davison, MI

Comparing Davison to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women99
Senior Citizens78
Well-Paid Single Men67
Age of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Racial Diversity25
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better67
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use68
Short Commute Times43
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents75
Housing Recently Built58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Affordability of Property Taxes43

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Davison yards between 1900 and 1920

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