Population 5,490 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Danville
Household size in Danville
| Period | Danville | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.95 | 2.54 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.84 | 2.59 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.60 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.41 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Danville run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The Boston area as a whole looks much the same. Household size has dropped from 2.95 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Danville
| Period | Danville | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.0 | 38.9 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.0 | 39.7 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.6 | 40.4 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.3 | 40.8 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +1.9 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Danville skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.0, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Danville
| Period | Danville | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 10.4% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 10.2% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 9.6% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 9.7% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Danville than nationally: 12.9%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 5.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only six of the 68 New Hampshire cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Danville
Renters in Danville
| Period | Danville | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 36.8% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 38.5% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 38.3% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 38.4% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | +1.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Danville is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 5.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (33.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Danville
| Period | Danville | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 8.1% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 7.4% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 7.3% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 6.7% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Danville: just 5.0% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.1 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Danville
| Period | Danville | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1958 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1959 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1961 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1964 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Danville has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the east. Only four of the 68 New Hampshire cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Danville
| Period | Danville | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $805 | $1,171 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $920 | $1,251 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,285 | $1,537 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,023 | $2,051 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,218 | +$881 | +$580 | +$606 |
Rent in Danville runs $2,023 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,218 a month from 2006–10, a 151% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 47.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Danville
Bachelor's degrees in Danville
| Period | Danville | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.1% | 42.2% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.5% | 44.1% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.4% | 48.2% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.6% | 51.9% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.6 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Danville as nationally: 37.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Boston area as a whole (51.9%). The share with a degree is up 13.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Danville
| Period | Danville | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.3% | 89.8% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.0% | 90.6% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.7% | 91.5% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 91.8% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +2.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Danville: 95.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Danville
| Period | Danville | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 7.0% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 8.0% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Danville has been strong: just 1.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Danville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danville | 2.54 | 44.3 | 12.9% | 5.8% | 5.0% | 1990 | $2,023 | 37.6% | 95.4% | 1.5% |
| East Hampstead | 2.32 | 37.5 | 12.1% | 24.5% | 10.1% | 1992 | $1,261 | 40.8% | 98.1% | 1.1% |
| Kingston | 2.46 | 54.3 | 7.6% | 24.7% | 6.6% | 1979 | $1,462 | 39.3% | 96.8% | 4.0% |
| Sandown | 2.82 | 42.8 | 16.2% | 15.8% | 3.6% | 1990 | $1,887 | 35.9% | 96.3% | 3.6% |
| Fremont | 2.70 | 44.6 | 12.9% | 9.5% | 7.4% | 1990 | $2,566 | 32.4% | 92.0% | 1.4% |
| Hampstead | 2.57 | 48.7 | 6.8% | 15.6% | 6.5% | 1982 | $1,467 | 42.7% | 97.1% | 6.9% |
| Newton | 2.65 | 45.2 | 5.5% | 11.0% | 3.4% | 1982 | $1,657 | 39.3% | 97.9% | 3.3% |
| Atkinson | 2.49 | 52.9 | 5.3% | 9.3% | 4.6% | 1981 | $1,195 | 42.8% | 95.9% | 4.8% |
| Kensington | 2.71 | 49.1 | 3.1% | 14.2% | 4.2% | 1989 | $1,740 | 42.9% | 96.8% | 2.7% |
| Plaistow | 2.58 | 40.7 | 15.6% | 22.1% | 1.7% | 1977 | $1,654 | 35.8% | 95.2% | 4.3% |
| East Kingston | 2.70 | 49.7 | 3.1% | 14.3% | 4.6% | 1990 | $1,718 | 43.8% | 96.4% | 2.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Danville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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