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Dansville

New York · 4,342 residents (2025 est.) · 2.608 sq mi
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Dansville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,329. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $118,600. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.2
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
4,653
−4%since 2000
from 4,832 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,784 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,853 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.2
+22%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,342 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Dansville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,329
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,903 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,258
+152%since 2000
from $15,994 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+6%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$906
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+1%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(4,602)
Black1.1%(51)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(100)
Asian0.6%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(447)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(4,257)
Black1.1%(50)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(39)
Asian2.1%(96)
Other4.5%(211)
Diversity Score20%(932)
Diversity Score
20
+116%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+54%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.4%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2012
from 13.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2017
from 70.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dansville, New York?

Dansville, New York has about 4,653 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dansville, New York?

The typical household in Dansville, New York earns about $57,329 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dansville, New York expensive?

In Dansville, New York, the median home is worth about $118,600, and the typical rent is about $906 a month.

How educated are people in Dansville, New York?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dansville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dansville, New York?

About 6.7% of people in Dansville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dansville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Dansville, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 349 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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