Town · California
Danville, California
Danville, town, in Contra Costa County, California. Danville had 43,302 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 43,582 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 43,401 (±79). GEOID 0617988.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
43,302
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 43,582 · ACS 2020-2024: 43,401 ±79
Median household income
$232,216
±$13,793 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$1,681,700
±$36,290 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$3,500 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
California: $2,036
Where is Danville and what county is it in?
Danville is a town in Contra Costa County, California. It covers 18.1 square miles of land, 2,411 residents per square mile in 2020.
Danville is in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Danville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 43,302 people lived in Danville on July 1, 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, in line with California (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 43,582 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 43,401 (±79).
| Measure | Danville | Contra Costa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 43,401 ±79 | 1,165,012 | −1,204 |
| Households | 15,545 ±401 | 414,417 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.77 ±0.07 | 2.78 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 16,004 ±397 | 429,260 | no clear change |
Danville's population since 2000
From 41,715 in 2000 to 43,302 in 2025: up 3.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Danville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Danville?
The median resident of Danville is 45.4 years old; 25.4% are under 18 and 19.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.1%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 21.2%. 19.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Danville | Contra Costa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.4 ±1.7 | 40.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.4% ±1.6 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.9% ±1.4 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Male | 50.3% ±1.6 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.5% ±1.7 pts | 27.6% | +3.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.1% ±3.2 pts | 38.1% | −13.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 21.2% ±3.1 pts | 18.6% | +8.0 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.6% ±1.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 19.0% ±2.2 pts | 26.6% | +3.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.4% ±2.7 pts | 37.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.7% ±0.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
| With a disability | 6.6% ±1.0 pts | 11.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.0% ±0.4 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.9% ±0.8 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 73.9% ±2.6 pts | 45.2% | +5.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 29.7% ±2.3 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.2% ±2.3 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Danville earn?
Half of Danville's 15,545 households earn less than $232,216 a year (±$13,793), against $127,229 in Contra Costa County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $197,905 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $34,311 after inflation. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Danville | Contra Costa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $232,216 ±$13,793 | $127,229 | +$34,311 |
| Mean household income | $297,024 ±$12,848 | $174,872 | – |
| Per capita income | $107,266 ±$5,438 | $62,927 | +$10,842 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.8% ±1.1 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.5% ±1.7 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.1% ±0.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.5% ±0.5 pts | 97.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.9% ±0.8 pts | 95.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Danville?
Owners occupy 85.5% of Danville's occupied homes and renters 14.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,681,700 by its owner (±$36,290). The median renter pays $3,500 or more a month including utilities, and 44.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Danville | Contra Costa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,681,700 ±$36,290 | $866,800 | +$337,905 |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $2,375 | +$438 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.6% ±8.6 pts | 47.4% | +12.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $3,435 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.5% ±2.5 pts | 68.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 14.5% ±2.5 pts | 32.0% | – |
| Housing units | 16,004 ±397 | 429,260 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.0% ±2.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.4% ±2.4 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.3% ±1.2 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Danville building?
Builders took permits for 114 new housing units in Danville in 2025 (59 in single-family houses), 2.6 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Danville work and get to work?
52.6% of Danville's workers drive alone and 37.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.6%.
| Measure | Danville | Contra Costa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.3% ±2.1 pts | 64.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% ±1.6 pts | 6.5% | +2.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 52.6% ±3.1 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.2% ±1.6 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.7% ±1.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±0.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 37.3% ±3.2 pts | 21.3% | +26.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.5 min ±1.8 | 35.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Danville?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Danville, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $203,304 (Tract 3452.03) to $250,000 or more (Tract 3462.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3451.14Contra Costa County | 6,672 | $204,924 |
| Tract 3462.04Contra Costa County | 7,702 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 3452.03Contra Costa County | 7,686 | $203,304 |
| Tract 3451.05Contra Costa County | 6,373 | $212,819 |
| Tract 3462.03Contra Costa County | 4,072 | $203,750 |
| Tract 3451.13Contra Costa County | 4,859 | $225,625 |
| Tract 3462.06Contra Costa County | 3,304 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 3551.22Contra Costa County | 5,410 | $246,979 |
| Tract 3452.05Contra Costa County | 5,741 | $176,727 |
| Tract 3462.05Contra Costa County | 3,769 | $233,333 |
| Tract 3551.21Contra Costa County | 6,121 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 3551.13Contra Costa County | 5,453 | $250,000 or more |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Danville) · Census block assignment files
How does Danville compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Danville is the 957th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 200th-most populous of 483 in California.
Danville ranks 45th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 200th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 193rd | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 538th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 45th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 67th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 84th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 1st | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 814th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60th | 988 |
| Median age | 300th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 166th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 49th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 254th | 1,069 |
Danville's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Danville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Danville?
9 of the 57 figures for Danville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Danville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Danville.