County · Virginia
Danville city, Virginia
Danville city, Virginia. Danville city had 41,647 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.2% since 2020, while Virginia grew 2.9%. It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 16 census tracts. GEOID 51590.
Danville city is one of the 2 counties of the Danville, VA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Danville city is the same area as Danville: the county and the city are one area with the same figures. This page lists its census tracts and the places within it; the city's page has its city ranks and its building permits.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
41,647
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 42,590 · ACS 2020-2024: 42,214
Median household income
$44,423
±$3,639 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$119,100
±$6,595 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$836
±$32 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Danville city, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 42,590 residents in Danville city. The Census Bureau estimates 41,647 for July 1, 2025, down 2.2% since 2020, while Virginia grew 2.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 42,214 over 43 square miles of land.
| Measure | Danville city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 42,214 | 8,705,170 | +1,144 |
| Households | 19,066±382 | 3,365,732 | +773 |
| Average household size | 2.13±0.04 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 22,376±34 | 3,684,756 | +304 |
Danville city's population since 2000
From 48,411 in 2000 to 41,647 in 2025: down 14.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Danville city?
Danville city holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Danville with 41,647 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Danville | 42,590 | $44,423 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Danville city?
The median resident of Danville city is 40.4 years old; 22.6% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 50.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 38.8%. 3.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Danville city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4±0.5 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.6%±0.1 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1%±0.3 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.6% | 11.0% | +1.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 38.8%±0.4 pts | 58.4% | −3.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 50.5%±0.9 pts | 18.3% | +1.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9%±1.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5%±0.5 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.9%±0.8 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.9%±1.1 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 18.0%±1.4 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.0%±1.2 pts | 6.9% | −1.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.1%±1.6 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.6%±2.0 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.3%±1.4 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9%±0.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Danville city earn?
Half of Danville city's 19,066 households earn less than $44,423 a year (±$3,639), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $45,786 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Danville city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,423±$3,639 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $63,871±$3,666 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,824±$1,515 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.7%±2.6 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 35.2%±6.8 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 27.3%±2.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.7%±2.3 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Danville city?
Owners occupy 47.8% of Danville city's occupied homes and renters 52.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $119,100 by its owner (±$6,595). The median renter pays $836 a month including utilities, and 36.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Danville city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $119,100±$6,595 | $383,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $836±$32 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.2%±4.7 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,122±$81 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 47.8%±2.6 pts | 67.3% | −3.7 pts |
| Housing units | 22,376±34 | 3,684,756 | +304 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3%±1.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.5%±2.2 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.2%±0.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.2%±1.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Danville city building?
Builders took permits for 14 new housing units across Danville city in 2025 (12 single-family), 0.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Danville city get to work?
75.4% of Danville city's workers drive alone and 8.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.6%.
| Measure | Danville city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.1%±2.0 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6%±1.2 pts | 4.3% | −2.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 75.4%±3.0 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.9%±2.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.2%±1.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.8%±2.1 pts | 18.3% | +6.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.3 min±1.2 | 27.3 min | +2.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Danville city's census tracts?
Danville city is divided into 16 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $25,779 (Tract 4) to $75,917 (Tract 7).
| Tract 151590000100 | 5,470±616 | $54,813 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 251590000200 | 3,425±417 | $27,539 |
| Tract 351590000300 | 3,217±452 | $43,476 |
| Tract 451590000400 | 3,982±661 | $25,779 |
| Tract 551590000500 | 1,873±296 | $42,113 |
| Tract 651590000600 | 2,279±364 | $40,541 |
| Tract 751590000700 | 3,571±351 | $75,917 |
| Tract 851590000800 | 2,876±492 | $49,746 |
| Tract 951590000900 | 3,762±470 | $50,900 |
| Tract 1051590001000 | 3,155±473 | $36,188 |
| Tract 1151590001100 | 1,371±277 | $49,878 |
| Tract 1251590001200 | 2,231±339 | $46,424 |
| Tract 13.0151590001301 | 1,462±287 | $40,352 |
| Tract 13.0251590001302 | 733±116 | $26,701 |
| Tract 1451590001400 | 2,807±395 | $74,203 |
| Tract 980151590980100 | 0±13 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Danville city compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 42nd of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 116th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 35th of 133 |
| Median household income | 128th of 133 |
| Median home value | 125th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 102nd of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 8th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 95th of 133 |
| Median age | 82nd of 133 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Danville city are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.