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Danforth

Illinois · 604 residents · 0.478 sq mi
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Danforth has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $95,200. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
604
+3%since 2000
from 587 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,264 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,228 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
−4%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3467281K1K2K1990201020202024Danforth
2024611
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,341 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,446
−24%since 2000
from $17,754 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$635
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.3%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
30.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−9%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(569)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(9)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(561)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(33)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score14.2%(86)
Diversity Score
14
+234%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.1%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
28.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
Female
71.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.7%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Danforth, Illinois?

Danforth, Illinois has about 604 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Danforth, Illinois?

The typical household in Danforth, Illinois earns about $48,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Danforth, Illinois expensive?

In Danforth, Illinois, the median home is worth about $95,200, and the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in Danforth, Illinois?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Danforth, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Danforth, Illinois?

About 11.0% of people in Danforth, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Danforth, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Danforth, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 131 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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