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Dansville

Michigan · 522 residents (2025 est.) · 1.005 sq mi
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Dansville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,107. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $206,000. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 63% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
599
+40%since 2000
from 429 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
596 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 427 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
+10%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:522 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4084715355996621990201020202024Dansville
2024599
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,107
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,214 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,770
+123%since 2000
from $16,951 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.7%
+41.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.288
−28%since 2010
from 0.399 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,042
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
8.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−10%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(401)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(14)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.4%(44)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(536)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(19)
Asian1.7%(10)
Other5.7%(34)
Diversity Score24.3%(146)
Diversity Score
24
+135%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+66%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% 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
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.7%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 8.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2017
from 81.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dansville, Michigan?

Dansville, Michigan has about 599 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dansville, Michigan?

The typical household in Dansville, Michigan earns about $119,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dansville, Michigan expensive?

In Dansville, Michigan, the median home is worth about $206,000, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.

How educated are people in Dansville, Michigan?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dansville, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dansville, Michigan?

About 7.0% of people in Dansville, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dansville, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Dansville, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 152 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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