Danville is a medium-sized city located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 42,229 people and 20 associated neighborhoods, Danville is the 27th largest community in Virginia.

The education level of Danville citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 18.65% of adults 25 and older in Danville have a college degree.

The per capita income in Danville in 2022 was $26,453, which is lower middle income relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $105,812 for a family of four. However, Danville contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Danville is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Danville home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Danville residents report their race to be Black or African-American, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Danville include English, African, Irish, German, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Danville is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.