Demographics & People — Danville, Kentucky
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,235 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~17,500 |
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| Median Age | 37.8 |
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| Total Households | 6,684 |
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| Family Households | 4,040 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3233 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,622 |
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| Black or African American | 1,881 |
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| Asian | 160 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,109 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 4,877 |
| Other groups | 3,501 |
| American | 3,427 |
| English | 1,914 |
| German | 1,597 |
| Irish | 1,488 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 744 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 516 |
| Scottish | 384 |
| European | 345 |
Language
| English Only | 15,597 |
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| Spanish | 511 |
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| Population 5+ | 16,368 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 820 |
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| Population 18+ | 13,809 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Danville, Kentucky.
