Demographics & People — Danville, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 28,663 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~28,400 |
| Median Age | 39.8 |
| Total Households | 11,595 |
| Family Households | 5,789 |
| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5549 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,338 |
| Black or African American | 9,914 |
| Asian | 405 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,179 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 12,236 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 8,783 |
| German | 3,362 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,330 |
| Irish | 2,292 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,972 |
| English | 1,799 |
| American | 1,090 |
| Scottish | 482 |
| Italian | 385 |
Language
| English Only | 24,885 |
| Spanish | 1,423 |
| Population 5+ | 26,692 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,465 |
| Population 18+ | 22,094 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 14.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Danville, Illinois.