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Danville

California · 43,582 residents · 18.078 sq mi
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Danville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $167,827. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,152,300. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 113% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43,582
+4%since 2000
from 41,715 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,411 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,308 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+15%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K34K38K42K46K1990201020202024Danville
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$167,827
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,064 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$81,452
+60%since 2000
from $50,773 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,152,300
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $537,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,414
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,604 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
6.9
+46%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83%(34,618)
Black0.9%(375)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(1,945)
Asian8.9%(3,722)
Other0%
Diversity Score33%(13,785)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(29,819)
Black0.9%(380)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(3,952)
Asian15%(6,540)
Other4%(1,757)
Diversity Score59%(25,730)
Diversity Score
59
+79%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+38%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.0%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
16.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−94.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Danville, California?

Danville, California has about 43,582 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Danville, California?

The typical household in Danville, California earns about $167,827 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Danville, California expensive?

In Danville, California, the median home is worth about $1,152,300, and the typical rent is about $2,414 a month.

How educated are people in Danville, California?

About 68.6% of adults age 25 and over in Danville, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Danville, California?

About 4.3% of people in Danville, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Danville, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Danville, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,276 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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