City of Danville
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- Population
- 42,214
- Area
- 42.8 sq mi (110.84 km²), 0.9 sq mi water
- Median age
- 40.4
- Households
- 19,066
- Persons per household
- 2.1
- Median household income
- $44,423
- Median house value
- $119,100
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
City of Danville
An independent city — coextensive with this county-equivalent, so it is governed as a city and reported as a county.
Local News
Cardinal News
Published September 30Avio CEO at Hurt groundbreaking: ‘We chose Virginia because of this area’
Gov. Abigail Spanberger attended the event, saying the project represents the next generation of manufacturing.
City launches community satisfaction survey
The City of Danville today launched its 2026 Community Satisfaction Survey, giving members of the community an opportunity to share their experiences with City services and help shape future programs, priorities, and decisions.
City posts agenda for next City Council meeting
The City Council will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 6, for a business session at the Municipal Building. The agenda has been posted. The session will begin at 7 p.m. and will be aired on River City TV. No work session is scheduled.
Cardinal News
Published September 30Spanberger wants to see data centers generate more power on site
Speaking in Danville at an event sponsored by Cardinal News and the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, the governor also acknowledged that some rural counties have "solar fatigue."
Cardinal News
Published September 30In Danville, Spanberger announces new outdoor recreation position and establishes related statewide process
It's "so much more than a personal benefit. It is a major economic driver of the commonwealth of Virginia," said the incoming director.