Danville, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 111, Danville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Danville is a small community located in Georgia, within Wilkinson County. The total population is 111. It ranks as the 635th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Danville is 59.1 years. This is 57% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. 15.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Danville is $43,750. This is 43% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 46% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 33.3%. This is 149% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Danville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $120,800. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Danville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Danville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 27.0%.

Education

2.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 93% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 70.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Danville, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.