Danville, PA Demographics

A map of Danville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,722	3,562	88.3%	84.0%
Hispanic	180	211	4.3%	5.0%
Asian	162	181	3.8%	4.3%
Black	128	93	3.0%	2.2%
Multiracial	25	175	0.6%	4.1%
Native American/Other	0	17	0.0%	0.4%

Danville, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 4,217, a less than 1% change from the 4,239 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.3% White, 4.3% Hispanic, 3.8% Asian, 3.0% Black, 0.6% Multiracial, and 0.0% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania 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 28.7% in 2020 and 21.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Danville is ranked the 337th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 334th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Danville's White Population

3,722 residents of Danville, or 88.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Danville is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Danville ranks 1430th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danville's White population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. White residents' share of Danville's population has increased from 84.0% to 88.3%.

Danville is less White than neighboring Snydertown (94.2% White), Washingtonville (100% White), Elysburg (98.6% White), and Buckhorn (94.7% White).

Danville's Black Population

128 residents of Danville, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Danville is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Danville ranks 594th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danville's Black population has grown by an estimated 37.6%. Black residents' share of Danville's population has increased from 2.2% to 3.0%.

Danville is more Black than neighboring Riverside (0% Black), Snydertown (1.9% Black), Washingtonville (0% Black), Elysburg (0% Black), and Buckhorn (0% Black).

Danville's Asian Population

162 residents of Danville, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Danville is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Danville ranks 126th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. Asian residents' share of Danville's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.8%.

Danville is more Asian than neighboring Riverside (0.6% Asian), Snydertown (0.3% Asian), Washingtonville (0% Asian), Elysburg (0% Asian), and Buckhorn (1.9% Asian).

Danville's Hispanic Population

180 residents of Danville, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Danville is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Danville ranks 460th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Danville's population has decreased from 5.0% to 4.3%.

Danville is more Hispanic than neighboring Snydertown (1% Hispanic), Washingtonville (0% Hispanic), Elysburg (0.9% Hispanic), and Buckhorn (0% Hispanic). Danville is less Hispanic than neighboring Riverside (6.9% Hispanic).

Danville's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Danville, or 0.0% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Danville ranks 861st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Danville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Danville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Riverside (1.3% Native American/Other), and Snydertown (0.3% Native American/Other).

Danville's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Danville, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Danville is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Danville ranks 554th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Danville's population has decreased from 4.1% to 0.6%.

Danville is more Multiracial than neighboring Washingtonville (0% Multiracial), and Elysburg (0.5% Multiracial). Danville is less Multiracial than neighboring Riverside (2.9% Multiracial), Snydertown (2.3% Multiracial), and Buckhorn (3.4% 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.