Danforth, Illinois
Danforth: Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
About
Danforth is a township located in the county of Iroquois in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 604 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 542 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Danforth
| Population : | 542 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Iroquois County |
| Area : | 51.64 km2 |
| Altitude : | 653 feet / 199 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 13:40:35 (19th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 60930 |
| Density : | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Danforth is located at 40°49'13"N 87°58'40"W (40.8203100, -87.9778200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Danforth decreased by 11.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 604 | - | census |
| 2011 | 598 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 594 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 586 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 582 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 580 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 571 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 565 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 558 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 551 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 542 | -1.66% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 15,282 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,567 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 12.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 16,016 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,544 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 9.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 32.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.2% |
| White only, percent : | 68.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 81.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 12.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 383 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 30.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.7% |
Danforth zip code is 60930.
County name: Iroquois, County
fips: 17075
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $224,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,481 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $457 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $900 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,902 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.79 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 93.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 58.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 10,274 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 11,878 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 73,435 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,133 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,449 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $17,843 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 20.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 508 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 238 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 184 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 338 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 137 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 38 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 418 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,189.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.23 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 88,708 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $142,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,105 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $347 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $984 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 1,100 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 75,348 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.44 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 193,057 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 984,035 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 326,437 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,749,408 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,088 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,812 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,860 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.4% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 3,434 |
| 2019 total employment : | 37,090 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 1,288,149 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.2% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 12,819 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 11,992 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,087 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,399 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,603 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,876 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,607 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 9,874 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 365.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 472.54 |
Schools in Danforth
College & universities near Danforth, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146348 | Kankakee Community College | Kankakee (IL) | 60901 |
| 147828 | Olivet Nazarene University | Bourbonnais (IL) | 60914-2271 |
| 143376 | Paul Mitchell the School-Bradley | Bourbonnais (IL) | 60914 |
Stations (19)
Amtrak & bus stations near Danforth, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
| KKI | Kankakee | 199 South East Ave. | RAIL |
| DWT | Dwight station | 119 West Main St. | RAIL |
| PON | Pontiac station | 721 West Washington St. | RAIL |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
Post offices near Danforth
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Danforth Post Office | Danforth (IL) | 60930 |
| Gilman Post Office | Gilman (IL) | 60938 |
| Ashkum Post Office | Ashkum (IL) | 60911 |
| Crescent City Post Office | Crescent City (IL) | 60928 |
| Onarga Post Office | Onarga (IL) | 60955 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Danforth , Maine human settlement in Washington County, Maine, United States of America with a population of 584 people.
Other cities in Iroquois County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Iroquois County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Watseka | 4,694 | City in and county seat of Iroquois County, Illinois, United States |
| Gilman | 1,625 | Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Hallock | 1,532 | Township in Peoria County, Illinois |
| Clifton | 1,297 | Village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA |
| Onarga | 1,241 | Village in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Milford | 1,155 | Village in Milford Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Sheldon | 935 | Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Cissna Park | 771 | Village in Pigeon Grove Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States |
| Ashkum | 710 | Township in Iroquois County, Illinois |
| Crescent City | 547 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Buckley | 528 | Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Loda | 396 | Township in Iroquois County, Illinois |
| Martinton | 338 | Township in Iroquois County, Illinois |
| Fountain Creek | 327 | Township in Iroquois County, Illinois |
| Beaverville | 319 | Township in Iroquois County, Illinois |
| Woodland | 287 | Town in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States |
