[9] As of the census[14] of 2010, there were 2,906 people, 1,153 households, and 706 families living in the city.

There were 1,274 housing units at an average density of 618.4 per square mile (238.8/km2).

33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,597 people, 1,082 households, and 641 families living in the city.

There were 1,203 housing units at an average density of 798.9 per square mile (308.5/km2).

The racial makeup of the city was 98.58% White, 0.15% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races.

There were 1,082 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.7% were non-families.

37.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The largest is David City Secondary School.