Danville County Demographics

A map of Danville County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	21,304	21,733	50.5%	51.0%
White	16,369	16,884	38.8%	39.6%
Hispanic	2,348	2,074	5.6%	4.9%
Multiracial	1,641	1,164	3.9%	2.7%
Asian	503	503	1.2%	1.2%
Native American/Other	49	232	0.1%	0.5%

Danville County, Virginia has an estimated population of 42,214, a less than 1% change from the 42,590 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.5% Black, 38.8% White, 5.6% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Danville County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Danville has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Danville County, that probability was 57.9% in 2020 and 59.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Danville County is ranked the 42nd most populous county in Virginia, out of 133 counties. Danville County was ranked the 42nd most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Danville County's White Population

16,369 residents of Danville County, or 38.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Danville County is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Danville County ranks 123rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Danville County's White population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Danville County's population has decreased from 39.6% to 38.8%.

Danville County is less White than neighboring Caswell County (59.9% White), Pittsylvania County (73.2% White), Rockingham County (69.9% White), Martinsville County (41.7% White), and Henry County (67.7% White).

Danville County's Black Population

21,304 residents of Danville County, or 50.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Danville County is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Danville County ranks 8th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Danville County's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. Black residents' share of Danville County's population has decreased from 51.0% to 50.5%.

Danville County is more Black than neighboring Caswell County (30.5% Black), Pittsylvania County (20.3% Black), Rockingham County (17.3% Black), Martinsville County (43.9% Black), and Henry County (22.1% Black).

Danville County's Asian Population

503 residents of Danville County, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Danville County is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Danville County ranks 50th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Danville County's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Danville County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Danville County is more Asian than neighboring Caswell County (0.4% Asian), Pittsylvania County (0.3% Asian), Rockingham County (0.3% Asian), and Henry County (0.5% Asian). Danville County is less Asian than neighboring Martinsville County (2.9% Asian).

Danville County's Hispanic Population

2,348 residents of Danville County, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Danville County is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Danville County ranks 57th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Danville County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Danville County's population has increased from 4.9% to 5.6%.

Danville County is more Hispanic than neighboring Caswell County (5.1% Hispanic), and Pittsylvania County (3.1% Hispanic). Danville County is less Hispanic than neighboring Rockingham County (7.2% Hispanic), Martinsville County (8.6% Hispanic), and Henry County (7% Hispanic).

Danville County's Native American/Other Population

49 residents of Danville County, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Danville County is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Danville County ranks 89th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Danville County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 78.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Danville County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Danville County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rockingham County (1% Native American/Other), Martinsville County (0.4% Native American/Other), and Henry County (0.2% Native American/Other).

Danville County's Multiracial Population

1,641 residents of Danville County, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Danville County is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Danville County ranks 119th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Danville County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 41.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Danville County's population has increased from 2.7% to 3.9%.

Danville County is more Multiracial than neighboring Pittsylvania County (3% Multiracial), Martinsville County (2.5% Multiracial), and Henry County (2.4% Multiracial). Danville County is less Multiracial than neighboring Caswell County (4% Multiracial), and Rockingham County (4.3% 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.