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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dansville

New York · 4,832 residents · 2.608 sq mi
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Dansville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,903. Population has declined 3% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $67,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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

4,832
−3%since 1990
from 5,002 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,853 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,918 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+8%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Dansville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,903
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,728 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,994
+20%since 1990
from $13,311 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.0%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$67,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$526
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $408 in 1990
US average: $602
59.6%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 60.5% in 1990
40.4% rent
2.1
+1%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(4,877)
Black1.2%(61)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(44)
Asian0.8%(39)
Diversity Score8.2%(410)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(4,602)
Black1.1%(51)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(100)
Asian0.6%(31)
Diversity Score9.3%(447)
9
+13%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.0%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 78.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
−13%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dansville, New York?

Dansville, New York has about 4,832 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Dansville, New York earns about $32,903 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 $67,600, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

How educated are people in Dansville, New York?

About 13.0% 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 17.0% 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 170 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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