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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.
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.
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.
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.
About 85% of housing units in Danvers are owner-occupied.
In Danvers, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Danvers strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Comparing Danvers to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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