Danville, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Danville, California is 43,426 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 210th-largest city in California. The median household income is $223,206, the median home value is $1,583,300, and the median age is 45.6.
The population has grown 3.4% since 2010 (41,987 → 43,410).
43,426
Population
2402
People / sq mi
$223,206
Median Income
$1,583,300
Median Home Value
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Danville covers 18.1 sq mi of land at 2402 people per square mile.
About Danville, CA
What sets Danville apart is money: median household income runs $223,206, above the US median of $78,538. With 43,426 residents, Danville is a city in California.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $223,206, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 2.7%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $1,583,300, with typical rent around $3,501.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 72.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. An unusually large 32.6% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Danville firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Danville town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Danville town had a population of 41,987 in 2010 and 43,410 in 2024, a 3.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 44,727 in 2017. Average annual growth rate: 0.24%.
43,410
Population (2024)
41,987
Population (2010)
44,727
Peak (2017)
0.24%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 41,987 |
| 2011 | 42,379 |
| 2012 | 42,801 |
| 2013 | 43,262 |
| 2014 | 43,817 |
| 2015 | 44,311 |
| 2016 | 44,715 |
| 2017 | 44,727 |
| 2018 | 44,683 |
| 2019 | 44,510 |
| 2020 | 43,563 |
| 2021 | 43,519 |
| 2022 | 43,366 |
| 2023 | 43,231 |
| 2024 | 43,410 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 68.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$223,206
Median Household Income
$102,584
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,583,300
Median Home Value
$3,501
Median Rent
85.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
98.1%
High School+
72.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.3%
Drive Alone
54.9%
Public Transit
32.6%
Work From Home
31.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
23.0%
Foreign Born
80.0%
Non-English at Home
3.7%
Veterans
6.6%
With Disability
98.6%
Health Insurance
99.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 24.2% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.9% |
| Information | 11.4% |
| Manufacturing | 9.1% |
| Construction | 6.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.9% |
| Retail Trade | 3.8% |
| Public Administration | 2.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Danville, California has a population of 43,426 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 210th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Danville, California is $223,206, with 2.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Danville, California is $1,583,300, with median monthly rent at $3,501 and a homeownership rate of 85.8%.
The median age in Danville, California is 45.6 years. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.
The population has grown 3.4% since 2010 (41,987 → 43,410).
Danville town, CA Climate
Danville town, CA has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F) and receives about 480 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
15°C
Avg Temp
480
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8° / 47° | 98 mm |
| February | 11° / 51° | 84 mm |
| March | 12° / 53° | 74 mm |
| April | 14° / 57° | 30 mm |
| May | 16° / 61° | 11 mm |
| June | 19° / 66° | 3 mm |
| July | 21° / 70° | 1 mm |
| August | 21° / 70° | 2 mm |
| September | 20° / 69° | 7 mm |
| October | 17° / 63° | 29 mm |
| November | 12° / 54° | 68 mm |
| December | 9° / 47° | 73 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Danville town, CA
The most comfortable months to visit Danville town, CA are typically July, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near 4°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.