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Danville

Kentucky · 17,736 residents (2025 est.) · 18.096 sq mi
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Danville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,646. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $207,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,327
+12%since 2000
from 15,477 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
958 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 855 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
+3%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:17,736 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K15K16K18K1990201020202024Danville
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,646
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,938 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,645
+57%since 2000
from $18,906 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
−4%since 2010
from 0.466 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$762
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
43.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+46%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(12,834)
Black13%(2,005)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(229)
Asian0.8%(127)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.6%(5,202)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(13,575)
Black10.2%(1,762)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(1,074)
Asian0.4%(75)
Other4.9%(841)
Diversity Score46.2%(8,006)
Diversity Score
46
+37%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+38%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.9%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 17.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2017
from 73.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Danville, Kentucky?

Danville, Kentucky has about 17,327 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Danville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Danville, Kentucky earns about $52,646 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Danville, Kentucky expensive?

In Danville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $207,600, and the typical rent is about $762 a month.

How educated are people in Danville, Kentucky?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Danville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Danville, Kentucky?

About 17.4% of people in Danville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Danville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Danville, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,907 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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