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Danville

Virginia · 41,647 residents (2025 est.) · 42.803 sq mi
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Danville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,423. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $119,100. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,214
−13%since 2000
from 48,411 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
986 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,131 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:41,647 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
40K43K47K51K54K1990201020202024Danville
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,423
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,900 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,824
+68%since 2000
from $17,151 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
+4%since 2010
from 0.469 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$836
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
52.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+3%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(25,813)
Black43.9%(21,267)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(612)
Asian0.6%(290)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.2%(31,100)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.8%(16,369)
Black50.5%(21,304)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(2,348)
Asian1.2%(503)
Other4%(1,690)
Diversity Score73.8%(31,139)
Diversity Score
74
+15%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.1%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+60%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 18.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2017
from 63.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 94.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Danville, Virginia?

Danville, Virginia has about 42,214 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Danville, Virginia?

The typical household in Danville, Virginia earns about $44,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Danville, Virginia expensive?

In Danville, Virginia, the median home is worth about $119,100, and the typical rent is about $836 a month.

How educated are people in Danville, Virginia?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Danville, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Danville, Virginia?

About 24.7% of people in Danville, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Danville, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Danville, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10,842 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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