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Danvers, IL


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Danvers, Illinois

Danvers, Illinois, in McLean county, is 10 miles W of Bloomington, Illinois (center to center) and 121 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is considered part of the Bloomington - Normal metropolitan area. Danvers has a population of 1,183.

The People and Families of Danvers

In Danvers, about 71% of adults are married. Danvers is considered a village for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the village. One thing visitors notice about Danvers is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Danvers had a median family income of $58,355. To its credit, the people in Danvers value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Danvers ($4,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Danvers Housing

About 85% of housing units in Danvers are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Danvers, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Danvers Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Danvers People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Danvers Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Danvers College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Danvers, IL

Comparing Danvers to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women86
Male Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity55
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better97
College Educated Adults98
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Rents34
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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