What is the population of Danforth, Illinois?

Danforth has a population of approximately 611 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Danforth, Illinois located?

Danforth is located in Illinois, United States, at approximate coordinates 40.8220°, -87.9778°.

What is the median household income in Danforth?

The median household income in Danforth is approximately $54,625 based on the most recent open data.

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Danforth

Total population

611

Median home value

$151,200

22.1%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$54,625

Danforth$55k

National$74k

Elevation199 m

Land area1.21 km²

Weather65°F · Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Coordinates40.82°, -87.98°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

199 m

Area

1.21 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Danforth is a village in Danforth Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States. The population was 594 at the 2020 census.

History & geography

History

Danforth was laid out in 1872 when the railroad was extended to that point. It mainly started out with most of the population being farmers and their families. The village was named for its founder, George M. Danforth.

Geography

U.S. Route 45 passes through the center of the village, leading north to Ashkum and south the same distance to Gilman. According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Danforth has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

47.1

Median home value

$151,200

Housing units

253

Poverty rate

26.7%

Unemployment

0.9%

Race & ethnicity

White

94.1%

Black

Asian

Hispanic

5.1%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

40.8220

Longitude

-87.9778

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Tonight

65°F

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Wednesday

71°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wednesday Night

56°F

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Thursday

70°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

Thursday Night

47°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

Friday

59°F

Mostly Sunny

Forecast for Danforth, IL from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

32.5%

Diabetes

10.2%

Adult obesity

40.4%

Binge drinking

20.2%

Adult smoking

17.5%

No leisure activity

24.3%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

2,406

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
149
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
101
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
100
American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
98
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis (Gmelin, 1788) · Aves
97
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
96
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
85
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
83

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Iroquois West High School
High · Gilman · 313 students · 14.9:1 ratio
Iroquois West Middle School
Middle · Onarga · 197 students · 14.1:1 ratio
Iroquois West Elem School/Gilman
Elementary · Gilman · 154 students · 9.6:1 ratio
Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth
Elementary · Danforth · 94 students · 13.4:1 ratio
Crescent City Grade School
Elementary · Crescent City · 68 students · 11.3:1 ratio
Ashkum Early Literacy Center
Other · Ashkum · 54 students · 27:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).