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Danville

West Virginia · 672 residents · 1.07 sq mi
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Danville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,125. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $67,800. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
672
+22%since 2000
from 550 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
628 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 514 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.7
+15%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4986528069591K1990201020202024Danville
2024549
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,369 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,071
+53%since 2000
from $14,469 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.9%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing12.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,800
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 46.0% in 2000
51.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−42%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(546)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(629)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(21)
Diversity Score
3
+242%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.5 min
+129%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 33.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Danville, West Virginia?

Danville, West Virginia has about 672 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Danville, West Virginia?

The typical household in Danville, West Virginia earns about $43,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Danville, West Virginia expensive?

In Danville, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $67,800, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Danville, West Virginia?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Danville, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Danville, West Virginia?

About 33.9% of people in Danville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Danville, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Danville, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 97 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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