Danube, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Danube, Minnesota Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Danube, Minnesota had a total population of 472, the 517th largest city in Minnesota, with a median household income of $61,944, which is 30% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 2.3%.

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

Key Takeaways

Household income is 30% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 2.3% — among the lowest in Minnesota.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 0.4%.

Danube Quick Facts

Population 472

Median Household Income $61,944

Median Home Value $141,300

Poverty Rate 2.3%

Unemployment Rate 0.4%

Median Age 36.8 years

Homeownership Rate 85.9%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%

High School Graduation Rate 89.1%

Diversity Index 20/100

Population 472 517th of 914

Median Income $61,944 below average

Poverty Rate 2.3% 81% lower than national

Median Home Value $141,300 below average

How Danube Changed

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

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	489	472	-3.5%
Median household income	$62,014	$61,944	-0.1%
Median home value	$137,500	$141,300	+2.8%

How Danube Compares

Median Household Income

Danube

$61,944

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Danube

$141,300

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.6%

$25K-$50K 17.9%

$50K-$100K 37.3%

$100K+ 29.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

0.0%

$10K-$15K

4.7%

$15K-$20K

6.1%

$20K-$25K

4.7%

$25K-$30K

1.4%

$30K-$35K

2.4%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

6.6%

$50K-$60K

13.2%

$60K-$75K

13.7%

$75K-$100K

10.4%

$100K-$125K

14.1%

$125K-$150K

3.8%

$150K-$200K

6.1%

$200K+

5.2%

Employment

0.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

67.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 85.9%

Renter 14.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $912/mo 17.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.9%

18-34

17.8%

35-54

26.1%

55-74

21.0%

75+

8.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Danube Rankings in Minnesota

#517 Population of 914

#572 Median Income of 887

#621 Education of 914

#576 Home Value of 870

Explore Minnesota Rankings

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Other Cities in Renville County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Olivia	2,205	$63,098	13.4%	$159,200
Renville	1,503	$69,306	13.1%	$126,400
Hector	1,130	$63,362	8.8%	$132,000
Fairfax	1,088	$60,172	19.6%	$116,300
Bird Island	930	$75,833	7.7%	$142,100
Buffalo Lake	635	$66,167	20.1%	$113,400
Franklin	526	$51,500	16.1%	$89,800
Sacred Heart	481	$70,667	11.8%	$85,700
Morton	384	$53,036	11.0%	$78,100

Cities Similar to Danube

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Bertha	474	$57,708	$94,400	9.8%	13.0%
Nevis	496	$60,268	$182,000	22.8%	7.9%
Sacred Heart	481	$70,667	$85,700	13.3%	11.8%
Lyle	504	$58,269	$111,800	7.5%	11.7%
Claremont	502	$56,625	$132,800	13.7%	32.5%

A note before these figures: with a population of 472, Danube'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

Danube is a small community located in Minnesota, within Renville County. The total population is 472. It ranks as the 517th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Danube is 36.8 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Danube is $61,944. This is 30% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.3%. This is 75% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 0.4%. This is 89% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $141,300. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Danube is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Danube has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.5%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Danube, Minnesota 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 Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. 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 Danube, Minnesota?

Danube, Minnesota has a population of 472 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Danube, MN?

The median household income in Danube is $61,944, which is 23% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Danube, MN?

The poverty rate in Danube is 2.3%. This means approximately 11 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Danube, Minnesota?

Danube's population is 89.2% White, 0.0% Black, 9.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.2% Asian.

What is the median home value in Danube, MN?

The median home value in Danube is $141,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.3x.

How educated is Danube, Minnesota?

15.4% of adults (25+) in Danube hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.