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Danforth

Illinois · 594 residents · 0.478 sq mi
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Danforth has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,278. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $106,900. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
594
+1%since 2000
from 587 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,243 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,228 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
−4%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3467281K1K2K1990201020202024Danforth
2024611
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,278
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,341 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,980
+24%since 2000
from $17,754 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.8%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$967
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(563)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(11)
Diversity Score11.9%(71)
Diversity Score
12
+181%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 17.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.4%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
Female
56.4%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Danforth, Illinois?

Danforth, Illinois has about 594 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Danforth, Illinois?

The typical household in Danforth, Illinois earns about $40,278 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 $106,900, and the typical rent is about $967 a month.

How educated are people in Danforth, Illinois?

About 13.1% 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 25.8% 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 121 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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