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Danville

Illinois · 33,904 residents · 17.856 sq mi
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Danville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,431. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,800. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,904
Unchangedsince 1990
from 33,828 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,899 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,894 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.6
+3%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K30K31K33K34K1990201020202024Danville
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,431
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,315 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,476
+33%since 1990
from $12,401 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.1%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$410
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 63.1% in 1990
37.5% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−1%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(26,681)
Black19.2%(6,481)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(575)
Asian0.8%(273)
Diversity Score45.3%(15,331)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(23,140)
Black24.2%(8,193)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(1,549)
Asian1.2%(402)
Diversity Score56.7%(19,230)
Diversity Score
57
+25%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.2 min
−15%since 1990
from 13.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Danville, Illinois?

Danville, Illinois has about 33,904 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Danville, Illinois?

The typical household in Danville, Illinois earns about $30,431 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Danville, Illinois expensive?

In Danville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $51,800, and the typical rent is about $410 a month.

How educated are people in Danville, Illinois?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Danville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Danville, Illinois?

About 18.1% of people in Danville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Danville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Danville, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 76 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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