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Danville

Virginia · 42,590 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 $37,147. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $95,500. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,590
−12%since 2000
from 48,411 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
995 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,131 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+6%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K43K47K51K54K1990201020202024Danville
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,147
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,900 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,876
+33%since 2000
from $17,151 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
53.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−1%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(16,884)
Black51%(21,733)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(2,074)
Asian1.2%(503)
Other4.2%(1,780)
Diversity Score73.2%(31,181)
Diversity Score
73
+14%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+46%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Danville, Virginia?

Danville, Virginia has about 42,590 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Danville, Virginia?

The typical household in Danville, Virginia earns about $37,147 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 $95,500, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Danville, Virginia?

About 18.4% 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 23.0% 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 10,466 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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