Danville, VA Demographics

A map of Danville's Population by Race

Danville, Virginia had a population of 42,590 in 2020. It was 39.6% White, 51.0% Black, 1.2% Asian, 4.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.7% 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 672 places in Virginia, Danville is the 27th 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

16,884 residents of Danville identify as White, or 39.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Danville less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Danville is ranked #579 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Danville is more White than neighboring Yanceyville (37.2% White). Danville is less White than neighboring Mount Hermon (82.5% White), Blairs (67.3% White), Ruffin (83.5% White), and Milton (56.8% White).

Danville's Black Population

21,733 residents of Danville identify as Black, or 51.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Danville considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Danville is ranked #33 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Danville is more Black than neighboring Mount Hermon (11.3% Black), Blairs (23.7% Black), Ruffin (9.6% Black), and Milton (37.4% Black). Danville is less Black than neighboring Yanceyville (53.4% Black).

Danville's Asian Population

503 residents of Danville identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Danville slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Danville is ranked #274 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Danville is more Asian than neighboring Blairs (0.6% Asian), Yanceyville (1% Asian), Ruffin (0% Asian), and Milton (0% Asian). Danville is less Asian than neighboring Mount Hermon (1.7% Asian).

Danville's Hispanic Population

2,074 residents of Danville identify as Hispanic, or 4.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Danville slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Danville is ranked #328 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Danville is more Hispanic than neighboring Mount Hermon (1.9% Hispanic), Blairs (4.5% Hispanic), Yanceyville (4.3% Hispanic), Ruffin (1.9% Hispanic), and Milton (1.9% Hispanic).

Danville's Native American/Other Population

232 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 Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Danville is ranked #404 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Danville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Milton (0% Native American/Other). Danville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Yanceyville (0.6% Native American/Other), and Ruffin (1.9% Native American/Other).

Danville's Multiracial Population

1,164 residents of Danville identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Danville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Danville is ranked #528 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Danville is more Multiracial than neighboring Mount Hermon (2% Multiracial). Danville is less Multiracial than neighboring Blairs (3.4% Multiracial), Yanceyville (3.5% Multiracial), Ruffin (3.1% Multiracial), and Milton (3.9% Multiracial).

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