Danville, KY Demographics

A map of Danville's Population by Race

Danville, Kentucky had a population of 17,234 in 2020. It was 76.8% White, 10.0% Black, 1.6% Asian, 5.5% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 5.5% 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 555 places in Kentucky, Danville is the 29th 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

13,235 residents of Danville identify as White, or 76.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Danville roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Danville is ranked #495 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Danville is less White than neighboring Junction City (87.5% White), Burgin (90.7% White), Harrodsburg (82.8% White), Stanford (87.3% White), and Hustonville (96.4% White).

Danville's Black Population

1,729 residents of Danville identify as Black, or 10.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Danville roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Danville is ranked #63 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Danville is more Black than neighboring Junction City (2.2% Black), Burgin (2.6% Black), Harrodsburg (6.3% Black), Stanford (5.7% Black), and Hustonville (0.8% Black).

Danville's Asian Population

283 residents of Danville identify as Asian, or 1.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Danville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Danville is ranked #81 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Danville is more Asian than neighboring Junction City (0.5% Asian), Burgin (0% Asian), Harrodsburg (0.5% Asian), Stanford (0.4% Asian), and Hustonville (0.5% Asian).

Danville's Hispanic Population

944 residents of Danville identify as Hispanic, or 5.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Danville roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Danville is ranked #82 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Danville is more Hispanic than neighboring Burgin (1.1% Hispanic), Harrodsburg (4.9% Hispanic), Stanford (2.7% Hispanic), and Hustonville (1% Hispanic). Danville is less Hispanic than neighboring Junction City (5.6% Hispanic).

Danville's Native American/Other Population

89 residents of Danville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Danville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Danville is ranked #219 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Danville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Junction City (0.3% Native American/Other), and Hustonville (0% Native American/Other). Danville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Harrodsburg (0.7% Native American/Other).

Danville's Multiracial Population

954 residents of Danville identify as Multiracial, or 5.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Danville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Danville is ranked #76 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Danville is more Multiracial than neighboring Junction City (4% Multiracial), Burgin (5.1% Multiracial), Harrodsburg (4.7% Multiracial), Stanford (3.3% Multiracial), and Hustonville (1.3% Multiracial).

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