Danville, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Danville | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,703 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2196.2 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.70% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.5 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 13,893 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Danville grew by 28.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 39,662 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Danville has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Danville | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $200,000 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.48% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Danville is about 107% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Danville | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,288,172 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $3,500 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 83.9% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Danville is about 30.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $3,500 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Danville spend about 54 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 223 hours, about 9.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Danville | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.8 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 53.6 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 223 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,920 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 32.7% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 45,636 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,562 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Danville is 27 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Danville has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Danville | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 66.9% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.83 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Danville has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Danville | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.8 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.4% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 7.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Danville, California.
What is the population of Danville, California?
The population of Danville, California is 39,703, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Danville, California?
The population density of Danville, California is 2196.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Danville, California?
The median household income in Danville, California is $200,000, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Danville, California?
The median home price in Danville, California is $1,288,172, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Danville, California?
The unemployment rate in Danville, California is 4.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.