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Danbury

North Carolina · 189 residents · 0.75 sq mi
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Danbury is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,909. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 75% since 2000. Median home value is $135,300. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 52% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
189
+75%since 2000
from 108 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
252 / sq mi
+75%since 2000
from 144 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
−11%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
881492102703311990201020202024Danbury
2024197
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,909
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,060
−15%since 2000
from $26,053 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
+29.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.8%
US avg: 10%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−23%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(103)
Black2.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(165)
Black4.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(9)
Asian2.1%(4)
Other3.3%(6)
Diversity Score33.2%(63)
Diversity Score
33
+382%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.2%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.3 min
+140%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+28.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
27.8%
+27.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 35.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.5%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
30.3%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Danbury, North Carolina?

Danbury, North Carolina has about 189 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Danbury, North Carolina?

The typical household in Danbury, North Carolina earns about $85,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Danbury, North Carolina expensive?

In Danbury, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $135,300.

How educated are people in Danbury, North Carolina?

About 41.2% of adults age 25 and over in Danbury, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Danbury, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of people in Danbury, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Danbury, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Danbury, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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