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Danville

Arkansas · 1,961 residents (2025 est.) · 4.28 sq mi
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Danville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,420. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,700. At a median age of 28.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,289
−4%since 2000
from 2,392 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
535 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 559 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.9
−5%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,961 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Danville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,420
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,506 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,996
+99%since 2000
from $12,533 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+32.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
−4%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Information2.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,700
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$635
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
46.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.1%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−8%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53%(1,267)
Black1.3%(30)
Hispanic / Latino43.5%(1,040)
Asian1.3%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score65%(1,555)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.9%(867)
Black1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino58.8%(1,347)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(52)
Diversity Score63.7%(1,458)
Diversity Score
64
−2%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.4%
+24.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
−3%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.2%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
20.0%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−59.8 ptssince 2013
from 70.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.8%
+32.1 ptssince 2017
from 48.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
45.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2016
from 54.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
54.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2016
from 43.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Danville, Arkansas?

Danville, Arkansas has about 2,289 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Danville, Arkansas?

The typical household in Danville, Arkansas earns about $64,420 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Danville, Arkansas expensive?

In Danville, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $122,700, and the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in Danville, Arkansas?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Danville, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Danville, Arkansas?

About 26.0% of people in Danville, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Danville, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Danville, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 706 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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