Danville city, VA population by race
The table below shows Danville city's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,842 | 41.97% |
| Black or African American | 21,338 | 50.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 30 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 614 | 1.44% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.01% |
| Some other race | 327 | 0.77% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,350 | 5.53% |
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Danville city population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Danville city has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Danville city's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Danville city population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 41.97% are white, 50.20% are Black or African American, 0.07% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.44% are Asian, 0.01% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.77% are some other race and 5.53% are multiracial.
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Danville city, VA population by race.
The largest racial group in Danville city is Black or African American with a population of 21,338 (50.20% of the total population).
Danville city 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of Black or African American population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Danville city is Black or African American with a population of 21,338 (50.20% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,350 (5.53% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Danville city, VA
By ethnicity, 2,089 (4.91% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 40,418 (95.09% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Danville city, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 21,218 (52.50% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Danville city, VA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Danville city's Non-Hispanic population.
Danville city Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 17,211 | 42.58% |
| Black or African American alone | 21,218 | 52.50% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 30 | 0.07% |
| Asian alone | 588 | 1.45% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 6 | 0.01% |
| Some other race alone | 59 | 0.15% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,306 | 3.23% |
Among the Hispanic population in Danville city, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 812 (38.87% of the total Hispanic population).
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Danville city, VA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Danville city's Hispanic population.
Danville city Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 795 | 38.06% |
| Puerto Rican | 402 | 19.24% |
| Cuban | 80 | 3.83% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 812 | 38.87% |
Things to know
What percentage of Danville city, VA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.91% of Danville city population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Danville city, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 812 (38.87% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Danville city, VA have?
Danville city, VA has 21,338 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 50.20% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Danville city is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Danville city, VA?
With 95.09% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Danville city.
That being said, with a 41.97% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Danville city.
What is the majority race in Danville city, VA?
With a population of 21,338 (50.20% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Danville city.
Whites are second largest race in Danville city, with 41.97% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
