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Danbury

Texas · 1,611 residents · 0.969 sq mi
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Danbury is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,536. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $64,700. Households here earn about 27% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% 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

1,611
+11%since 1990
from 1,447 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,663 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 1,493 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.5
+3%since 1990
from 30.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Danbury
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,536
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,286 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,565
+33%since 1990
from $13,245 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.6%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$494
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $459 in 1990
US average: $602
75.6%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
24.4% rent
1.3
−3%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(1,285)
Black1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino11%(159)
Asian1.9%(28)
Diversity Score43%(622)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(1,338)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(250)
Asian0.3%(5)
Diversity Score34.8%(560)
35
−19%since 1990
from 43 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.1%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 81.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
−19%since 1990
from 24.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Danbury, Texas?

Danbury, Texas has about 1,611 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Danbury, Texas?

The typical household in Danbury, Texas earns about $50,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Danbury, Texas expensive?

In Danbury, Texas, the median home is worth about $64,700, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Danbury, Texas?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Danbury, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Danbury, Texas?

About 7.6% of people in Danbury, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Danbury, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Danbury, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 164 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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