Danville, IL
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in Danville, Illinois

Life in Danville research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Danville over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Danville based on the most recently available data.

28,595 Population
$75,761 Median home value
$45,957 Median income
86 Cost of living -14% vs US
$846 Median rent
8.3% Unemployment
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Danville SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 5/10
Housing 4/10
Affordability 8/10
Diversity 9/10
Safety 5/10
Amenities 8.5/10
Education 5/10
Commute 9.5/10

Crime in Danville summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Danville. Key points include:

  • There were 2,054 total crimes in Danville in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Danville is 7,360.7 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Danville is 1,684.3 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Danville is 5,676.4 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Danville is 247.33% above the national average.

2,054
Total Crimes
247.33%
Above National Average
Danville
US

Crime In Danville Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Danville
/ 100k People
Illinois
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 2,054 7,360.7 2,004.4 2,119.2
Violent Crime 470 1,684.3 289.2 359.0
Murder 1 3.6 5.8 5.0
Robbery 23 82.4 90.2 61.0
Aggravated Assault 397 1,422.7 146.3 256.0
Property Crime 1,584 5,676.4 1,715.2 1,760.0
Burglary 422 1,512.3 290.5 229.0
Larceny 1,073 3,845.2 1,134.4 1,272.0
Car Theft 89 318.9 290.4 259.0
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Danville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Danville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Danville is 86 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Danville is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median home value in Danville is $75,761.

  • The median income in Danville is $45,957.

86
Danville's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Danville
US

Cost Of Living In Danville Comparison Table

Living Expense Danville Illinois National Average
Overall 86 98 100
Services 97 99 100
Groceries 96 99 100
Health 47 96 100
Housing 100 101 100
Transportation 99 99 100
Utilities 105 101 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Danville, IL Weather

  • The average high in Danville is 62.2° and the average low is 42.0°.

  • There are 77.8 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 40.4 inches of precipitation each year with 18.0 inches of snow.

StatDanville
Average Annual High62.2
Average Annual Low42.0
Annual Precipitation Days77.8
Average Annual Precipitation40.4
Average Annual Snowfall18.0
62.2°
Average High
77.8
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Danville, IL Photos

Vermilion County Courthouse
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6 Reviews & Comments About Danville

Tha Ass Blaster · None
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Well s**t I live in Danville. In my opinion you should've emphasized gun violence more for Danville considering there is a gang related shooting literally everyday somewhere in the city.

david stowe · None
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I'm from Danville and it's pretty accurate. We nicknamed Danville little Chicago over recent years. You get all of the shootings and murders and none of the job opportunities, yayyyy.

Sam Gerling · None
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yikes i live in danville, definitely should be higher on the list.

Clout Life · None
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I live in Danville it's the most dangerous now

Ben C. Darling · None
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I live in Danville its a gross town..... Definitely

HomeSnacks User · 2018-08-05 00:35:50.212627
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The crime is high and shootings are frequent. Most of the locals are untrustworthy and even the "best" areas arent safe from shootings and theft. The town has an abundance of bars, churches and salons and not much else. The only things to do here are cause trouble, pray and breed like rabbits.

The local places to eat like to pass off canned vegetables or grocery bought coffee and tea as something worth over charging for. There are cockroaches on the tables at several establishments and people here have the mentality on racism and sexism that you'd find most suited for the 50's mixed with an overwhelming air of bitterness and defeat.

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Danville Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Danville

The current population in Danville is 28,595. The population has decreased 14.0% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 28,595 -0.2%
2023 28,663 -1.5%
2022 29,100 -1.5%
2021 29,534 -4.6%
2020 30,969 -0.9%
2019 31,246 -1.0%
2018 31,554 -0.7%
2017 31,765 -0.8%
2016 32,030 -0.9%
2015 32,337 -0.4%
2014 32,483 -0.7%
2013 32,715 -0.8%
2012 32,977 -0.2%
2011 33,044 -0.6%
2010 33,239 -

Race / Ethnicity in Danville

White 54.4% (15,548)
African American 34.2% (9,781)
American Indian 0.1% (15)
Asian 1.3% (386)
Hawaiian 0.0% (0)
Other 0.2% (54)
Two Or More 2.2% (627)
Hispanic 7.6% (2,184)
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Danville is:

  • 54.4% White with 15,548 White residents.

  • 34.2% African American with 9,781 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 15 American Indian residents.

  • 1.3% Asian with 386 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 54 Other residents.

  • 2.2% Two Or More with 627 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.6% Hispanic with 2,184 Hispanic residents.

Race Danville IL USA
White 54.4% 58.1% 57.4%
African American 34.2% 13.3% 11.9%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 1.3% 5.9% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.6%
Two Or More 2.2% 3.4% 4.3%
Hispanic 7.6% 18.8% 19.3%

Gender in Danville

Female 49.0% (14,002)
Male 51.0% (14,592)
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  • Danville is 49.0% female with 14,002 female residents.

  • Danville is 51.0% male with 14,592 male residents.

Gender Danville IL USA
Female 49.0% 50.6% 50.5%
Male 51.0% 49.4% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Danville for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 5.0% (1,429)
9-12th Grade 9.0% (2,573)
High School / GED 38.0% (10,866)
Some College 18.0% (5,147)
Associate's Degree 11.0% (3,145)
Bachelor's Degree 10.0% (2,859)
Master's Degree 8.0% (2,287)
Professional Degree 1.0% (285)
Doctorate Degree 0.0% (0)
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  • 5.0% of adults in Danville completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Danville completed 9-12th grade.

  • 38.0% of adults in Danville completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Danville completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Danville completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Danville completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Danville completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Danville completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Danville completed doctorate degree.

Education Danville IL USA
< 9th Grade 5.0% 5.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 9.0% 5.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 38.0% 25.0% 26.0%
Some College 18.0% 19.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 11.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 10.0% 23.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 8.0% 11.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Danville, Illinois

Less than $10,000 6.9% (196,063)
$10,000 to $14,999 10.2% (291,211)
$15,000 to $24,999 8.4% (238,832)
$25,000 to $34,999 13.9% (397,413)
$35,000 to $49,999 13.9% (397,413)
$50,000 to $74,999 14.8% (422,882)
$75,000 to $99,999 12.5% (356,566)
$100,000 to $149,999 11.4% (326,772)
$150,000 to $199,999 5.2% (149,210)
$200,000 or more 2.9% (83,134)
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  • 6.9% of households in Danville earn Less than $10,000.

  • 10.2% of households in Danville earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Danville earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Danville earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Danville earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Danville earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Danville earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Danville earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.2% of households in Danville earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.9% of households in Danville earn $200,000 or more.

Income Danville IL USA
Less than $10,000 6.9% 5.4% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 10.2% 3.2% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.4% 5.9% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.9% 6.3% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.9% 9.7% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.8% 14.8% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.5% 12.6% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.4% 18.0% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.2% 10.1% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 2.9% 13.8% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)