Danville city, Virginia
Danville city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Danville city is a geographic entity located in Danville city, Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 42,214. The land area covers 42.80 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,214 | — | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 40.4 yrs | ±0.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 19,066 | ±382 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 22,376 | ±34 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 19,066 | ±382 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,310 | ±382 |
| Median Home Value | $119,100 | ±$6,595 |
| Median Gross Rent | $836 | ±$32 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,423 | ±$3,639 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,824 | ±$1,515 |
| Poverty Rate | 24.7% | ±2.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 10,021 | ±1,053 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 17,152 | ±673 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 78.7% | ±2.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Danville | N | Danville, VA | |
| Alternative School Danville | N | Danville, VA | |
| Alternative School Danville | N | Danville, VA | |
| Regular School Danville | PK-05 | Danville, VA | |
| Alternative School Danville | N | Danville, VA | |
| Regular School Danville | KG-05 | Danville, VA | |
| Regular School Danville | KG-05 | Danville, VA | |
| Regular School Danville | KG-05 | Danville, VA | |
| Regular School Danville | 09-12 | Danville, VA | |
| Regular School Danville | 09-12 | Danville, VA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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SOUTHERN VIRGINIA MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE
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Psychiatric | City address association | 382 TAYLOR DRIVE, DANVILLE, VA, 24541 |
(434) 773-4339
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Sovah School of Health Professions
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College | 0.3 mi away | 137 S. Main Street, Danville, VA, 24541 |
4347992271
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MOBILE VAN
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 511 PATTON STREET, DANVILLE, VA, 24541 |
(434) 799-5195
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SOVAH HEALTH DANVILLE
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Hospital | City address association | 142 SOUTH MAIN STREET, DANVILLE, VA, 24541 |
(434) 799-2100
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Averett University
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College | 0.4 mi away | 420 W Main St, Danville, VA, 24541 |
4347915600
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RUBY B. ARCHIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 511 PATTON STREET, DANVILLE, VA, 24541 |
(434) 799-5195
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Medical Solutions Academy
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College Vocational | 0.8 mi away | 306 Poplar Street, Danville, VA, 24541-1054 |
4348368393
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MT. HERMON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 4058 FRANKLIN TURNPIKE, DANVILLE, VA, 24540 |
(434) 835-0326
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Danville Community College
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College | 1.1 mi away | 1008 S Main St, Danville, VA, 24541-4004 |
4347972222
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BROSVILLE/CASCADE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 11948 MARTINSVILLE HIGHWAY, DANVILLE, VA, 24541 |
(434) 685-1285
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at DANVILLE 2 SE, VA US, located 2.8 miles from Danville city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49.7° | 26.5° | 38.1° | 3.74" | 1.5" |
| February | 53.6° | 28.5° | 41.1° | 3.06" | 1.2" |
| March | 61.6° | 34.6° | 48.1° | 4.10" | 0.4" |
| April | 72.4° | 43.6° | 58.0° | 3.88" | 0.0" |
| May | 79.8° | 53.6° | 66.7° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| June | 87.0° | 62.7° | 74.9° | 4.14" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.8° | 67.6° | 79.2° | 4.81" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.0° | 66.1° | 77.5° | 4.07" | 0.0" |
| September | 82.7° | 58.9° | 70.8° | 4.58" | 0.0" |
| October | 72.4° | 46.1° | 59.3° | 3.63" | 0.0" |
| November | 61.6° | 35.1° | 48.4° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
| December | 52.6° | 29.5° | 41.0° | 3.36" | 1.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danville city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Mount Hermon CDP | CDP | 6.1 mi | — |
| Blairs CDP | CDP | 8.3 mi | — |
| Milton town | Town | 11.5 mi | — |
| Ruffin CDP | CDP | 12.2 mi | — |
| Yanceyville town | Town | 12.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5159091108. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.