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Danville, Arkansas

Danville, Arkansas, in Yell county, is 61 miles E of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 164 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. There are 2,392 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Danville

In Danville, about 41% of adults are married. The faces of Danville are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the city.

Approximately 35% of Danville is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the city.

Males are more numerous in Danville than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Danville had a median family income of $29,185.

Political Inclinations

Danville folks tended to give their money ($1,800) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Danville Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Danville that were owner-occupied was 58%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Danville, 82% of commuters drive to work. Danville offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Danville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyDanville Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyDanville Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Danville Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Danville Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Danville, AR

Comparing Danville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Men36
Age of the Population12
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home69
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime57
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