Census ACS · #578 μSA
Danville Metro Area
The Danville, Ky Micropolitan Statistical Area has 55,123 residents. The median household income is $56,209 and the median home value is $164,200.
55,123
Population
107
People / sq mi
$56,209
Median Income
$164,200
Median Home Value
The Danville CBSA covers 513 sq mi of land at 107.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
Economy & Income
$56,209
Median Household Income
$30,036
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$164,200
Median Home Value
$761
Median Rent
73.2%
Homeownership
Education
87.7%
High School+
21.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
8.9%
Work From Home
25.2 min
Avg Commute
22.5%
Foreign Born
Danville spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Danville, Ky Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 55,123 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #578 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Danville metro area is $56,209, with a per capita income of $30,036.
The Danville, Ky CBSA spans the state of Kentucky.
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Data for the Danville, Ky CBSA (19220) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
What sets Danville apart is money: median household income runs $56,209, below the US median of $78,538. With 55,123 residents, Danville is a metro area in KY.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $56,209, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 12.0% of residents fall below the poverty line, close to the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $164,200, with typical rent around $761.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 21.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.