Population 42,214 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Danville City
Household size in Danville City
| Period | Danville City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.15 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.23 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.16 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Danville City is a place of small households, averaging 2.18 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.15, even as the national average fell. Few Virginia counties have smaller households: only eight of 133.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Danville City
| Period | Danville City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.8 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.1 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.9 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Danville City are younger than 40.8 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 42.8, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Danville City
| Period | Danville City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in six households in Danville City (16.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only 12 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Danville City
Renters in Danville City
| Period | Danville City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.4% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.9% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.5% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.2% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Danville City: 52.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among owners, 53.4% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 6.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only 11 have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Danville City
| Period | Danville City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Danville City: 14.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.3 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Danville City
| Period | Danville City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Danville City is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1962, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the center. Only five of Virginia's 133 counties have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Danville City
| Period | Danville City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $586 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $638 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $713 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $861 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$275 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Danville City costs $861 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $275 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Danville City
Bachelor's degrees in Danville City
| Period | Danville City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Danville City have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 19.3%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Danville City
| Period | Danville City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.0% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.7% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.7% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in Danville City never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 10.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Danville City
| Period | Danville City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Danville City is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Virginia overall (4.3%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 7.1 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Danville City compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danville City | 2.18 | 40.8 | 16.1% | 52.2% | 14.2% | 1962 | $861 | 19.3% | 86.8% | 5.5% |
| Rockingham County | 2.36 | 44.3 | 12.0% | 27.9% | 11.1% | 1978 | $836 | 17.6% | 85.6% | 6.1% |
| Martinsville City | 2.42 | 37.4 | 15.6% | 44.6% | 17.8% | 1957 | $828 | 22.2% | 88.5% | 3.0% |
| Henry County | 2.37 | 47.7 | 10.8% | 24.8% | 16.2% | 1974 | $784 | 15.9% | 84.3% | 4.0% |
| Patrick County | 2.23 | 51.4 | 6.5% | 23.1% | 21.4% | 1980 | $727 | 15.2% | 84.4% | 2.7% |
| Mecklenburg County | 2.18 | 48.2 | 12.6% | 31.7% | 25.3% | 1981 | $845 | 20.0% | 85.8% | 3.0% |
| Surry County | 2.37 | 44.0 | 12.2% | 26.6% | 12.0% | 1979 | $760 | 20.3% | 83.8% | 4.1% |
| Warren County | 2.27 | 48.6 | 12.5% | 30.6% | 27.2% | 1987 | $888 | 18.2% | 83.5% | 6.7% |
| Galax City | 2.32 | 43.9 | 17.6% | 43.7% | 14.2% | 1966 | $752 | 19.1% | 84.4% | 5.1% |
| Alleghany County | 2.15 | 51.2 | 4.0% | 25.6% | 29.5% | 1980 | $721 | 22.2% | 83.7% | 4.1% |
| Grayson County | 2.26 | 48.6 | 6.5% | 19.6% | 28.4% | 1975 | $736 | 15.5% | 85.3% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Danville City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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