Danforth, IL Demographics

A map of Danforth's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	561	563	91.8%	94.8%
Hispanic	31	18	5.1%	3.0%
Multiracial	13	11	2.1%	1.9%
Black	6	0	1.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.3%

Danforth, Illinois has an estimated population of 611, a slight increase from the 594 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.8% White, 5.1% Hispanic, 2.1% Multiracial, 1.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Danforth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Danforth has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Danforth, that probability was 10.0% in 2020 and 15.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Danforth is ranked the 865th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Danforth was ranked the 860th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Danforth's White Population

561 residents of Danforth, or 91.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Danforth is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Danforth ranks 212th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danforth's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Danforth's population has decreased from 94.8% to 91.8%.

Danforth is more White than neighboring Ashkum (88.7% White), Gilman (76.6% White), Onarga (37.6% White), and Crescent City (90.8% White). Danforth is less White than neighboring Clifton (92.7% White).

Danforth's Black Population

6 residents of Danforth, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Danforth is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Danforth ranks 1104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danforth's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 6. Black residents' share of Danforth's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.0%.

Danforth is more Black than neighboring Gilman (0.8% Black), Clifton (0% Black), and Crescent City (0% Black). Danforth is less Black than neighboring Ashkum (2.3% Black), and Onarga (1.3% Black).

Danforth's Asian Population

0 residents of Danforth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Danforth is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Danforth ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danforth's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Danforth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Danforth is less Asian than neighboring Gilman (0.3% Asian), and Onarga (0.2% Asian).

Danforth's Hispanic Population

31 residents of Danforth, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Danforth is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Danforth ranks 737th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danforth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 72.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Danforth's population has increased from 3.0% to 5.1%.

Danforth is more Hispanic than neighboring Ashkum (4.4% Hispanic). Danforth is less Hispanic than neighboring Gilman (21.6% Hispanic), Onarga (60.3% Hispanic), Clifton (5.8% Hispanic), and Crescent City (8.8% Hispanic).

Danforth's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Danforth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Danforth is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Danforth ranks 822nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danforth's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Danforth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Danforth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Onarga (0.2% Native American/Other).

Danforth's Multiracial Population

13 residents of Danforth, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Danforth is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Danforth ranks 1281st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danforth's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Danforth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Danforth is more Multiracial than neighboring Gilman (0.7% Multiracial), Onarga (0.5% Multiracial), Clifton (1.5% Multiracial), and Crescent City (0.4% Multiracial). Danforth is less Multiracial than neighboring Ashkum (4.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.