Danville city, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Danville city is located in Virginia with a total population of 42,239. It is the 42nd most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Danville city is 40.8 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Danville city is $42,778. This is 53% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 46% lower. The poverty rate stands at 25.0%. This is 152% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $110,200. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $360,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Danville city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 49.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Danville city is Black or African American, making up 50.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 39.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (50.3% vs 18.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (5.2%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.0%.