Danville borough, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Danville borough, Pennsylvania Demographics
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As of 2026, Danville borough, Pennsylvania has a total population of 4,225, the 336th largest city in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $55,625, which is 27% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.3%.

Danville borough Quick Facts

Population 4,225

Median Household Income $55,625

Median Home Value $183,600

Poverty Rate 13.3%

Unemployment Rate 2.7%

Median Age 38.6 years

Homeownership Rate 39.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.5%

High School Graduation Rate 93.8%

Diversity Index 21/100

Population 4,225 336th of 1,993

Median Income $55,625 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 13.3% 7% higher national

Median Home Value $183,600 average

How Danville borough Compares

Median Household Income

Danville borough

$55,625

$76,081

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Danville borough

$183,600

$240,500

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 28.8%

$25K-$50K 16.1%

$50K-$100K 31.8%

$100K+ 23.3%

Employment

2.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3% | National: 5.2%

53.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 39.1%

Renter 60.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.3%

18-34

28.1%

35-54

18.1%

55-74

28.2%

75+

8.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 43 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Danville borough Rankings in Pennsylvania

#336 Population of 1,993

#1334 Median Income of 1,993

#243 Education of 1,993

#798 Home Value of 1,993

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Other Cities in Montour County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Washingtonville borough	233	$41,875	44.4%	$165,600

Cities Similar to Danville borough

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Kutztown University CDP	4,225	N/A	N/A	9.0%	92.8%
Larksville borough	4,248	$56,620	$145,700	25.4%	8.0%
Boyertown borough	4,264	$54,179	$196,600	15.9%	8.0%
Monongahela city	4,113	$55,500	$119,300	21.1%	12.1%
Kutztown borough	4,188	$52,722	$227,500	37.0%	13.7%

Population Overview

Danville borough is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Montour County. The total population is 4,225. It ranks as the 336th most populous out of 1,993 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Danville borough is 38.6 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Danville borough is $55,625. This is 27% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $183,600. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $240,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 39.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Danville borough has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.5% of all residents. Asian residents account for 4.5%. The Black or African American population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 8.4%.

Education

43.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%. Notably, 26.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Danville borough, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,993 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Danville borough, Pennsylvania?

Danville borough, Pennsylvania has a population of 4,225 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Danville borough, PA?

The median household income in Danville borough is $55,625, which is 29% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Danville borough, PA?

The poverty rate in Danville borough is 13.3%. This means approximately 540 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Danville borough, Pennsylvania?

Danville borough's population is 88.5% White, 3.3% Black, 3.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 4.5% Asian.

What is the median home value in Danville borough, PA?

The median home value in Danville borough is $183,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

How educated is Danville borough, Pennsylvania?

43.5% of adults (25+) in Danville borough hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 26.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.