Danville, IL Demographics

A map of Danville's Population by Race

Danville, Illinois had a population of 29,204 in 2020. It was 52.8% White, 32.9% Black, 1.4% Asian, 7.5% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Danville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Danville is the 69th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Danville's White Population

15,410 residents of Danville identify as White, or 52.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Danville slightly less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Danville is ranked #1339 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Danville is less White than neighboring Tilton (90.6% White), Belgium (91.9% White), State Line City (93.3% White), Westville (93.4% White), and Bismarck (88% White).

Danville's Black Population

9,610 residents of Danville identify as Black, or 32.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Danville larger than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Danville is ranked #56 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Danville is more Black than neighboring Tilton (1.7% Black), Belgium (2.2% Black), State Line City (0% Black), Westville (0.9% Black), and Bismarck (1% Black).

Danville's Asian Population

421 residents of Danville identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Danville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Danville is ranked #296 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Danville is more Asian than neighboring Tilton (0.2% Asian), Belgium (0.6% Asian), State Line City (0% Asian), Westville (0.3% Asian), and Bismarck (0% Asian).

Danville's Hispanic Population

2,180 residents of Danville identify as Hispanic, or 7.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Danville slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Danville is ranked #350 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Danville is more Hispanic than neighboring Tilton (2.9% Hispanic), Belgium (2% Hispanic), State Line City (1.7% Hispanic), Westville (1.9% Hispanic), and Bismarck (5.8% Hispanic).

Danville's Native American/Other Population

178 residents of Danville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Danville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Danville is ranked #313 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Danville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tilton (0.4% Native American/Other), Belgium (0.3% Native American/Other), State Line City (0% Native American/Other), Westville (0.5% Native American/Other), and Bismarck (0.2% Native American/Other).

Danville's Multiracial Population

1,405 residents of Danville identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Danville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Danville is ranked #293 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Danville is more Multiracial than neighboring Tilton (4.3% Multiracial), Belgium (3.1% Multiracial), and Westville (2.9% Multiracial). Danville is less Multiracial than neighboring State Line City (5% Multiracial), and Bismarck (5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.