Danville, IL Demographics

A map of Danville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	15,548	15,410	54.4%	52.8%
Black	9,781	9,610	34.2%	32.9%
Hispanic	2,184	2,180	7.6%	7.5%
Multiracial	627	1,405	2.2%	4.8%
Asian	386	421	1.3%	1.4%
Native American/Other	69	178	0.2%	0.6%

Danville, Illinois has an estimated population of 28,595, a slight decrease from the 29,204 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.4% White, 34.2% Black, 7.6% Hispanic, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Illinois 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 60.5% in 2020 and 58.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Danville is ranked the 70th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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 69th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Danville's White Population

15,548 residents of Danville, or 54.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Danville is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Danville ranks 1340th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danville's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Danville's population has increased from 52.8% to 54.4%.

Danville is less White than neighboring Tilton (94.8% White), Belgium (86.2% White), State Line City (62.1% White), Westville (95.9% White), and Bismarck (91.9% White).

Danville's Black Population

9,781 residents of Danville, or 34.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Danville is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Danville ranks 56th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danville's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. Black residents' share of Danville's population has increased from 32.9% to 34.2%.

Danville is more Black than neighboring Tilton (0.4% Black), Belgium (9.3% Black), State Line City (7.8% Black), Westville (0.4% Black), and Bismarck (0% Black).

Danville's Asian Population

386 residents of Danville, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Danville is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Danville ranks 298th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. Asian residents' share of Danville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Danville is more Asian than neighboring Tilton (0% Asian), State Line City (0% Asian), and Westville (0.6% Asian). Danville is less Asian than neighboring Belgium (2.1% Asian), and Bismarck (1.6% Asian).

Danville's Hispanic Population

2,184 residents of Danville, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Danville is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Danville ranks 361st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danville's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Danville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.6%.

Danville is more Hispanic than neighboring Tilton (4.6% Hispanic), Belgium (0.7% Hispanic), Westville (1.2% Hispanic), and Bismarck (5.5% Hispanic). Danville is less Hispanic than neighboring State Line City (24.3% Hispanic).

Danville's Native American/Other Population

69 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 Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Danville ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 61.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Danville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Danville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Belgium (0% Native American/Other), State Line City (0% Native American/Other), Westville (0% Native American/Other), and Bismarck (0% Native American/Other).

Danville's Multiracial Population

627 residents of Danville, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Danville is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Danville ranks 300th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Danville's population has decreased from 4.8% to 2.2%.

Danville is more Multiracial than neighboring Tilton (0% Multiracial), Belgium (1.7% Multiracial), Westville (1.9% Multiracial), and Bismarck (1% Multiracial). Danville is less Multiracial than neighboring State Line City (5.8% 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.