Danville, VA Demographics

A map of Danville's Population by Race

Danville, 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, 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, that probability was 57.9% in 2020 and 59.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Danville is ranked the 27th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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 27th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Danville's White Population

16,369 residents of Danville, or 38.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Danville is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Danville ranks 579th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

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

Danville is more White than neighboring Yanceyville (26.8% White). Danville is less White than neighboring Mount Hermon (82.2% White), Blairs (71.6% White), Ruffin (64.8% White), and Milton (58.6% White).

Danville's Black Population

21,304 residents of Danville, or 50.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Danville is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Danville ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

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

Danville is more Black than neighboring Mount Hermon (14% Black), Blairs (20.4% Black), Ruffin (3.8% Black), and Milton (34.6% Black). Danville is less Black than neighboring Yanceyville (62.6% Black).

Danville's Asian Population

503 residents of Danville, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Danville is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Danville ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

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

Danville is more Asian than neighboring Blairs (0% Asian), Yanceyville (0.1% Asian), Ruffin (0% Asian), and Milton (0% Asian). Danville is less Asian than neighboring Mount Hermon (1.5% Asian).

Danville's Hispanic Population

2,348 residents of Danville, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Danville is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Danville ranks 330th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

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

Danville is more Hispanic than neighboring Mount Hermon (1.4% Hispanic), Yanceyville (3.7% Hispanic), Ruffin (0% Hispanic), and Milton (4.5% Hispanic). Danville is less Hispanic than neighboring Blairs (7.2% Hispanic).

Danville's Native American/Other Population

49 residents of Danville, 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 is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Danville ranks 406th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

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

Danville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Hermon (0% Native American/Other), Blairs (0% Native American/Other), Ruffin (0% Native American/Other), and Milton (0% Native American/Other). Danville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Yanceyville (0.8% Native American/Other).

Danville's Multiracial Population

1,641 residents of Danville, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Danville is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Danville ranks 531st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

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

Danville is more Multiracial than neighboring Mount Hermon (0.9% Multiracial), Blairs (0.8% Multiracial), and Milton (2.3% Multiracial). Danville is less Multiracial than neighboring Yanceyville (6% Multiracial), and Ruffin (31.4% 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.