Danville
City in Danville city, Virginia
Danville is a city in Danville city, Virginia, with 42,590 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 531 ft (162 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mount Hermon, 6.1 miles N.
- 42,590residents (2020 Census)
- 531 ftelevation · 162 m
- 42.8 sq miland area · 110.9 km²
- 995 / sq mipopulation density
- 24540ZIP code
About Danville
Danville is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. The city is located in the Southside Virginia region and on the fall line of the Dan River.
The city was a center of tobacco production and was an area of Confederate activity during the American Civil War, due to its strategic location on the Richmond and Danville Railroad. In April 1865, Danville briefly served as the third and final capital of the Confederacy before its surrender later that year.
Danville has maintained a black majority population since the Reconstruction era. During this time, the city was represented politically by black members of the Readjuster Party. However, this changed following the Danville Massacre of 1883, after which Democrats regained control both locally and statewide. Decades later, during the civil rights era, Danville again became a flashpoint for racial violence and resistance to desegregation efforts.
Danville is the principal city of the Danville, Virginia Micropolitan Statistical Area. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Danville with surrounding Pittsylvania County for statistical purposes. The population was 42,590 at the 2020 census. It is bounded by Pittsylvania County to the north and Caswell County, North Carolina to the south. It hosts the Danville Otterbots baseball club of the Appalachian League.
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Living in Danville
- Median household income
- $44,423
- Median home value
- $119,100
- Median rent
- $836/mo
- Median age
- 40.4
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Danville had 42,590 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 42,590 |
|---|---|
| Density | 995 per sq mi (384 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Danville at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Danville city |
| Type | City |
| Population | 42,590 (2020) |
| Land area | 42.80 sq mi (110.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.90 sq mi (2.33 km²) |
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.5818° N, 79.4083° W |
| ZIP code | 24540 |
| Official website | danville-va.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5121344 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Danville
- Mount Hermon6.1 mi N
- Blairs8.3 mi N
- Milton, NC11.5 mi E
- Yanceyville, NC12.2 mi S
- Ruffin, NC12.2 mi SW
- Chatham15.9 mi N
- Sandy Level17.8 mi W
- Eden, NC19.2 mi W
- Laurel Park22.2 mi W
- Chatmoss22.4 mi W
- Reidsville, NC22.6 mi SW
- Wentworth, NC23.0 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Danville
What county is Danville in?
Danville is in Danville city, Virginia.
What is the population of Danville, VA?
42,590 people lived in Danville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Danville, VA?
The ZIP code of Danville is 24540.
What is the elevation of Danville?
531 feet (162 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Danville?
Mount Hermon (6.1 mi), Blairs (8.3 mi), Milton (11.5 mi), Yanceyville (12.2 mi), Ruffin (12.2 mi).
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