Dansville is a tiny village located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 516 people and two associated neighborhoods, Dansville is the 558th largest community in Michigan. Much of the housing stock in Dansville was built prior to World War II, making it one of the older and more historic villages in the country.Unlike some villages, Dansville isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Dansville are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Dansville is a village of managers, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Dansville who work in management occupations (19.93%), office and administrative support (12.42%), and teaching (6.54%). Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 9.84% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Dansville is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Dansville’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. One downside of living in Dansville, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 32.35 minutes every day commuting to work. As is often the case in a small village, Dansville doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The education level of Dansville citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 19.17% of adults 25 and older in Dansville have a college degree. The per capita income in Dansville in 2022 was $34,416, which is middle income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $137,664 for a family of four. The people who call Dansville home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Dansville residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Dansville include German, English, Irish, Polish, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Dansville is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and German/Yiddish.
