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Danville, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Danville, Kentucky had a total population of 17,327, the 27th largest city in Kentucky, with a median household income of $52,646, which is 17% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 17.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Danville Quick Facts

Population 17,327
Median Household Income $52,646
Median Home Value $207,600
Poverty Rate 17.4%
Unemployment Rate 6.6%
Median Age 37.8 years
Homeownership Rate 56.4%
Affordability Ratio 3.9x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%
High School Graduation Rate 92.3%
Diversity Index 37/100
Population 17,327 27th of 552
Median Income $52,646 average
Poverty Rate 17.4% 40% higher than national
Median Home Value $207,600 above average

How Danville Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population17,23517,327+0.5%
Median household income$53,370$52,646-1.4%
Median home value$202,200$207,600+2.7%

How Danville Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.8%
$25K-$50K 23.8%
$50K-$100K 25.8%
$100K+ 26.7%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.8%
$10K-$15K
9.5%
$15K-$20K
4.0%
$20K-$25K
4.5%
$25K-$30K
3.6%
$30K-$35K
5.1%
$35K-$40K
4.9%
$40K-$45K
5.5%
$45K-$50K
4.7%
$50K-$60K
7.1%
$60K-$75K
10.5%
$75K-$100K
8.2%
$100K-$125K
7.6%
$125K-$150K
8.7%
$150K-$200K
7.5%
$200K+
2.9%

Employment

6.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%
56.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 56.4%
Renter 43.6%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.9x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $762/mo 17.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

37out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 33 | National average: 61

Education

Danville Rankings in Kentucky

#27 Population of 552
#280 Median Income of 496
#179 Education of 550
#156 Home Value of 495

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Other Cities in Boyle County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Junction City 2,643 $45,938 27.9% $117,100
Perryville 970 $62,552 10.8% $144,800

Cities Similar to Danville

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Winchester19,213$54,378$188,30022.4%17.3%
Shively15,638$50,221$154,70013.9%14.7%
Madisonville19,515$53,860$164,10023.6%23.3%
Murray18,080$44,091$195,00036.1%24.1%
Berea15,786$59,495$199,90027.2%17.8%

Population Overview

Danville is a small city located in Kentucky, within Boyle County. The total population is 17,327. It ranks as the 27th most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Danville is 37.8 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Danville is $52,646. This is 17% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $207,600. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $205,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 56.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Danville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.2%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

26.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Danville, Kentucky 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 Kentucky state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Danville, Kentucky?

Danville, Kentucky has a population of 17,327 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Danville, KY?

The median household income in Danville is $52,646, which is 35% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Danville, KY?

The poverty rate in Danville is 17.4%. This means approximately 2,688 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Danville, Kentucky?

Danville's population is 78.3% White, 10.2% Black, 6.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.4% Asian.

What is the median home value in Danville, KY?

The median home value in Danville is $207,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

How educated is Danville, Kentucky?

26.5% of adults (25+) in Danville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 12.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.