Danville, CA Demographics

A map of Danville's Population by Race

Danville, California has an estimated population of 43,401, a less than 1% change from the 43,582 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.1% White, 21.2% Asian, 9.5% Hispanic, 6.6% Multiracial, 0.5% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Danville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Danville has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Danville, that probability was 49.8% in 2020 and 55.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Danville is ranked the 213th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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). Danville was ranked the 212th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Danville's White Population

26,949 residents of Danville, or 62.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Danville is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Danville ranks 604th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danville's White population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. White residents' share of Danville's population has decreased from 68.4% to 62.1%.

Danville is more White than neighboring San Ramon (32.9% White), Blackhawk (59.9% White), and Norris Canyon (15.1% White). Danville is less White than neighboring Diablo (73.4% White), and Alamo (72.3% White).

Danville's Black Population

200 residents of Danville, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Danville is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Danville ranks 795th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danville's Black population has declined by an estimated 47.4%. Black residents' share of Danville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Danville is more Black than neighboring Diablo (0% Black), and Norris Canyon (0% Black). Danville is less Black than neighboring San Ramon (3.3% Black), Alamo (1.3% Black), and Blackhawk (5.9% Black).

Danville's Asian Population

9,186 residents of Danville, or 21.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Danville is higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Danville ranks 187th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 40.5%. Asian residents' share of Danville's population has increased from 15.0% to 21.2%.

Danville is more Asian than neighboring Diablo (5.1% Asian), and Alamo (12.1% Asian). Danville is less Asian than neighboring San Ramon (49.5% Asian), Blackhawk (22.7% Asian), and Norris Canyon (61.5% Asian).

Danville's Hispanic Population

4,102 residents of Danville, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Danville is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Danville ranks 1305th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Danville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.5%.

Danville is more Hispanic than neighboring San Ramon (7.5% Hispanic), Alamo (6.7% Hispanic), Blackhawk (6.9% Hispanic), and Norris Canyon (0% Hispanic). Danville is less Hispanic than neighboring Diablo (13.2% Hispanic).

Danville's Native American/Other Population

106 residents of Danville, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Danville is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Danville ranks 1292nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 65.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Danville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Danville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Norris Canyon (0% Native American/Other). Danville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Diablo (6.7% Native American/Other), San Ramon (1% Native American/Other), Alamo (1.7% Native American/Other), and Blackhawk (0.7% Native American/Other).

Danville's Multiracial Population

2,858 residents of Danville, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Danville is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Danville ranks 495th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Danville's population has increased from 5.9% to 6.6%.

Danville is more Multiracial than neighboring Diablo (1.5% Multiracial), San Ramon (5.8% Multiracial), Alamo (5.9% Multiracial), and Blackhawk (3.8% Multiracial). Danville is less Multiracial than neighboring Norris Canyon (23.4% 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.