Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Danville, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

28,595

Median Agei

39.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

54.4%15,548

Black

34.2%9,781

Hispanic/Latino

7.6%2,184

Two or More

2.2%627

Asian

1.3%386

Other

0.2%54

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9%1,742

High School Diploma

28.9%5,613

Some College (<1 yr)

7.6%1,486

Some College (1+ yr)

10.8%2,102

Associate's Degree

11.4%2,222

Bachelor's Degree

9.8%1,898

Master's Degree

7.5%1,461

Professional Degree

1.4%267

Doctorate

0.3%66

HS or Higher

86.7%

BA or Higher

19%

Graduate+

9.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$79,000

Median Renti

$846

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.3%6,821

Renter-Occupied

42.7%5,080

Total Units

13,948

Homeownership

57.3%

Vacancy Rate

14.7%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$45,957

Mean Household Incomei

$64,333

Per Capita Incomei

$27,503

Poverty Ratei

22.4%

Unemploymenti

8.3%

Labor Forcei

11,482

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.9%816

$10K–$15K

10.2%1,212

$15K–$20K

3.8%447

$20K–$25K

4.6%547

$25K–$30K

7.8%928

$30K–$35K

6.1%726

$35K–$40K

5%597

$40K–$45K

4.8%568

$45K–$50K

4.1%489

$50K–$60K

7.4%879

$60K–$75K

7.4%881

$75K–$100K

12.5%1,484

$100K–$125K

7.4%884

$125K–$150K

4%476

$150K–$200K

5.2%621

$200K+

2.9%346

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

2,053

Residentsi

3,059

Avg. Tenant Renti

$276/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

37 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing367 homes97% occupied$252/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers100 homes57% occupied$325/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8803 homes92% occupied$275/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC49 homes98% occupied$383/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $45,957/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

81.9%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

15.9%

Low income$23K–$37K/yr

1.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $37K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

62.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

53.4% of subsidized households are minority

26.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,279(5.9% of civilian adults)