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Davenport, Nebraska

Village · Population 307 · #256 in Nebraska
Davenport, Nebraska

Davenport is a village in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 321 at the 2020 census..

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About Davenport

Set in the southern part of Nebraska, Davenport is a tiny community, home to 307 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Davenport is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.67 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 458 residents per square mile.

📰 Davenport News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Davenport Unique

  • One of 7 places in the US named Davenport — but the Nebraska one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in southern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Nebraska — one of 593 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🏫 Schools in Davenport

  • BRUNING-DAVENPORT ELEM/DAVENPT
  • BRUNING-DAVENPORT MIDDLE SCH

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)307
Rank in state#256 of 528
Land area0.67 sq mi
Density458/sq mi
Coordinates40.3124, -97.8114

🗺️ Map of Davenport