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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Danville

Virginia · 48,411 residents · 42.803 sq mi
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Danville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,900. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $69,800. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 42% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

48,411
−9%since 1990
from 53,056 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,131 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 1,240 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.5
+8%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
40K43K47K51K54K1990201020202024Danville
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,413 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,151
+51%since 1990
from $11,344 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 19.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$404
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278 in 1990
US average: $602
58.1%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 59.4% in 1990
41.9% rent
2.6
+14%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(33,203)
Black36.8%(19,516)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(188)
Asian0.5%(240)
Diversity Score59.6%(31,617)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(25,813)
Black43.9%(21,267)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(612)
Asian0.6%(290)
Diversity Score64.2%(31,100)
64
+8%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.5%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 57.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.7 min
−12%since 1990
from 14.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Danville, Virginia?

Danville, Virginia has about 48,411 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Danville, Virginia?

The typical household in Danville, Virginia earns about $26,900 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 $69,800, and the typical rent is about $404 a month.

How educated are people in Danville, Virginia?

About 13.9% 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 20.0% 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 4,645 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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