Danforth, IL is a small rural community located in Iroquois County, Illinois, with a population of 517 people according to the latest census. Danforth has a population density of 1,161 people per square mile compared to the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Danforth has several local businesses such as the local supermarket, hardware store, and gas station along Main Street. Year-round outdoor activities such as fishing at Iroquois Lake, camping at nearby Iroquois State Park, or hunting trips for white tailed deer can be found in Danforth. Local organizations like the Danforth Lions Club and 4-H are also big supporters in the community providing resources and services to citizens. Local sporting events draw in many spectators as they cheer on their favorite teams such as the Danforth High School Dolphins basketball team or Little League games throughout the town.
The population in Danforth is 517. There are 1,107 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Danforth is 44.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Danforth is 2.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Danforth
- 41.5% are married
- 12.6% are divorced
- 53.9% are married with children
- 11.2% have children, but are single
Race in Danforth
- 93.3% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 3.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander