Danville is a city located in Vermilion County Illinois. Danville has a 2024 population of 27,898. It is also the county seat of Vermilion County. Danville is currently declining at a rate of -1.09% annually and its population has decreased by -4.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,130 in 2020.
The average household income in Danville is $58,467 with a poverty rate of 25.38%. The median age in Danville is 38.6 years: 36.6 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Danville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,053 | 58.6% |
| Black or African American | 9,627 | 33.08% |
| Two or more races | 1,498 | 5.15% |
| Other race | 503 | 1.73% |
| Asian | 388 | 1.33% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.03% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,536 | 2.33 | 56 | 44 |
| Non Family | 5,515 | 1.18 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Married | 3,151 | 3.28 | 86 | 14 |
| Female | 2,259 | 3.62 | 34.1 | 65.9 |
| Male | 611 | 3.16 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
56.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,649 | 8.48% |
| Associates Degree | 2,179 | 11.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,836 | 9.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,508 | 7.76% |
| High School Graduate | 7,487 | 38.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 729 | 3.75% |
| Some College | 4,054 | 20.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,337 | 11,353 | 2,514 |
| Black | 5,349 | 4,377 | 408 |
| Hispanic | 1,252 | 887 | 154 |
| 2+ Races | 627 | 464 | 112 |
| Other Race | 315 | 236 | 7 |
| Asian | 286 | 248 | 190 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Islander | 9 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,995 | $56,157 | $47,446 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,486 | $74,773 | $54,408 |
| High School Graduate | $35,780 | $39,125 | $29,603 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,985 | $41,078 | $26,336 |
| Overall | $37,493 | $44,898 | $31,470 |
| Some College | $36,336 | $45,365 | $30,333 |
$37,493
Average Earnings
$44,898
Average Male
$31,470
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.41% of Danville residents speak only English, while 7.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,445 | 3,374 | 39.95% |
| White | 15,478 | 2,794 | 18.05% |
| Multiple | 1,272 | 457 | 35.93% |
| Hispanic | 1,943 | 398 | 20.48% |
| Asian | 388 | 43 | 11.08% |
| Other | 487 | 29 | 5.95% |
| Native | 9 | 9 | 100% |
25.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.82%
Male Poverty Rate
25.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Danville is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Danville is Other, with 5.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.23% |
| High School | 21.1% |
| Some College | 18.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 60.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.49% |
| Female Employed | 15.73% |
| Male Employed | 8.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,493 | $70,823 |
| Households | $42,424 | $58,467 |
| Married Families | $79,793 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,507 | $42,120 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.0%
Male Marriage Rate
29.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,465
Number of Veterans
1,400
Male Veterans
65
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 509 |
| First Gulf War | 291 |
| Second Gulf War | 223 |
| Korea | 144 |
| World War II | 27 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 418 |
| 35 to 54 | 354 |
| 75+ | 354 |
| 55 to 64 | 269 |
| 18 to 34 | 70 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,046 | 7.41% |
| Black | 376 | 5.79% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 3.56% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 0.91% |
| Asian | 9 | 2.65% |
| Other Race | 7 | 1.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.4%
Labor Force Participation
45.6%
Employment Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.2%
Born in Danville
96.45%
Native Born
3.55%
Foreign Born
0.89%
Non Citizen
2.66%
Naturalized
96.45% of Danville residents were born in the United States, with 80.2% having been born in Illinois. 0.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 26,358 | -308 | -1.16% |
| 2028 | 26,666 | -308 | -1.14% |
| 2027 | 26,974 | -308 | -1.13% |
| 2026 | 27,282 | -308 | -1.12% |
| 2025 | 27,590 | -308 | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 27,898 | -308 | -1.09% |
| 2023 | 28,206 | -177 | -0.62% |
| 2022 | 28,383 | -418 | -1.45% |
| 2021 | 28,801 | -329 | -1.13% |
| 2020 | 29,130 | -1,330 | -4.37% |
| 2019 | 30,460 | -422 | -1.37% |
| 2018 | 30,882 | -483 | -1.54% |
| 2017 | 31,365 | -314 | -0.99% |
| 2016 | 31,679 | -292 | -0.91% |
| 2015 | 31,971 | -258 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 32,229 | -387 | -1.19% |
| 2013 | 32,616 | -92 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 32,708 | -214 | -0.65% |
| 2011 | 32,922 | -105 | -0.32% |
| 2010 | 33,027 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 33,904 | 76 | 0.22% |
| 1990 | 33,828 | -5,157 | -13.23% |
| 1980 | 38,985 | -3,585 | -8.42% |
| 1970 | 42,570 | 714 | 1.71% |
| 1960 | 41,856 | 3,992 | 10.54% |
| 1950 | 37,864 | 945 | 2.56% |
| 1940 | 36,919 | 154 | 0.42% |
| 1930 | 36,765 | 2,989 | 8.85% |
| 1920 | 33,776 | 5,905 | 21.19% |
| 1910 | 27,871 | 11,517 | 70.42% |
| 1900 | 16,354 | 4,863 | 42.32% |
| 1890 | 11,491 | 3,758 | 48.6% |
| 1880 | 7,733 | 2,982 | 62.77% |
| 1870 | 4,751 | -21,607 | -81.98% |