Danville city's estimated 2026 population is 41,763 with a growth rate of -0.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Danville city is the 44th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 42,925 and has seen a growth of -2.71% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Danville city includes 50.37% Black or African American, 40.68% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (50.37%)
White (40.68%)
Two or more races (6.73%)
Asian (1.41%)
Other race (0.69%)
Native American (0.11%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 21,277 | 50.37% |
| White | 17,184 | 40.68% |
| Two or more races | 2,844 | 6.73% |
| Asian | 596 | 1.41% |
| Other race | 290 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
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Separated
Never Married
Danville city's average per capita income is $35,957. Household income levels show a median of $42,778. The poverty rate stands at 24.97%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,892 | $105,735 |
| Families | $59,705 | $78,509 |
| Households | $42,778 | $62,024 |
| Non Families | $28,269 | $41,778 |
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