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Danville, KY · 2 counties · 56,985 residents (2025 est.) · 513.239 sq mi
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Danville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,306. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% 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 $182,234.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55,445
+9%since 2000
from 51,058 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
108 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 99 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
+10%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:56,985 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
45K48K51K53K56K1990201020202024Danville
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,306
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,261 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,042
+86%since 2000
from $16,144 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.460 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,234
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,711 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$743
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+35%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(46,435)
Black6.4%(3,251)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(606)
Asian0.3%(178)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.6%(9,522)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(48,191)
Black4.8%(2,649)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1,980)
Asian0.5%(269)
Other4.2%(2,356)
Diversity Score29.9%(16,575)
Segregation Score31.6%(17,513)
Diversity Score
30
+60%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
−9%since 2020
from 35 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
5.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.9%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2012
from 18.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+18.2 ptssince 2017
from 67.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

DanvilleCENTRAL17,736
What's inside

2 component counties

Boyle CountyCENTRAL31,632Lincoln County25,353
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Danville, KY?

Danville, KY has about 55,445 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Danville, KY?

The typical household in Danville, KY earns about $57,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Danville, KY expensive?

In Danville, KY, the median home is worth about $182,234, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.

How educated are people in Danville, KY?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Danville, KY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Danville, KY?

About 15.9% of people in Danville, KY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Danville, KY grown since 1990?

Yes, Danville, KY has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,759 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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