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Danville

Iowa · 927 residents · 0.749 sq mi
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Danville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $106,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
927
+1%since 2000
from 914 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,238 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,220 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8439251K1K1K1990201020202024Danville
2024930
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,357 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,167
+48%since 2000
from $19,659 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10%
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$709
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
19.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+7%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(902)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(875)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(14)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0.5%(5)
Diversity Score6.8%(63)
Diversity Score
7
+255%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+85%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Danville, Iowa?

Danville, Iowa has about 927 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Danville, Iowa?

The typical household in Danville, Iowa earns about $60,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Danville, Iowa expensive?

In Danville, Iowa, the median home is worth about $106,500, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in Danville, Iowa?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Danville, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Danville, Iowa?

About 5.8% of people in Danville, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Danville, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Danville, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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