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Danville Micro

Danville, VA · 2 counties · 103,091 residents · 1,011.806 sq mi
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Danville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,408. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,930. With a median age of 45.5, 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 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
103,091
−6%since 2000
from 110,156 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
102 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 109 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+14%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
101K104K106K109K111K1990201020202024Danville
2024102K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,408
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,526 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,054
+47%since 2000
from $17,061 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,930
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,322 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+11%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(71,734)
Black32.5%(35,792)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1,371)
Asian0.4%(401)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.7%(63,593)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(61,161)
Black33.1%(34,087)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(3,786)
Asian0.8%(792)
Other3.4%(3,498)
Diversity Score67.3%(69,358)
Segregation Score38.1%(39,273)
Diversity Score
67
+17%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

DanvilleCENTRAL41,647
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2 component counties

Pittsylvania CountyCENTRAL59,490DanvilleCENTRAL41,647
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Danville, VA?

Danville, VA has about 103,091 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Danville, VA?

The typical household in Danville, VA earns about $44,408 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Danville, VA expensive?

In Danville, VA, the median home is worth about $112,930, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Danville, VA?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Danville, VA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Danville, VA?

About 18.4% of people in Danville, VA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Danville, VA grown since 1990?

Yes, Danville, VA has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,620 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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