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Danville, WV
Town in Boone County, West Virginia.
Population
549
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
565
ZIP codes
0
Danville and its ZIP codes
Danville at a glance
- Danville is about 7.6 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $23,571, 60% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $91,900 (43% below West Virginia) and median rent is $530 a month.
Local data for Danville, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Danville, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$23,571
Poverty rate
25.7%
Median home value
$91,900
Median rent
$530/mo
Homeownership
45.8%
Bachelor's or higher
5.8%
Median age
62.9
Average commute
16.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (53), Dutch Americans (30), Polish Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Boone County. PPP loans are for Danville.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,100
4,598 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,550
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$174M
FY 2026, $7,995 per person
How people get to work
Danville, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.2%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 16.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Danville, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
503
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
155
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Danville, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Danville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MadisonCity | 1.9 mi | 7.6 |
| GreenviewCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1 |
| VanCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.6 |
| RacineCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| Big CreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| ComfortCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| ChapmanvilleTown | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Mitchell HeightsTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Alum CreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 10.2 |
| HenlawsonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| TwilightCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| SylvesterTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Crooked CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Justice AdditionCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Peach CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| HartsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 9.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Danville, WV in?
- Danville is in Boone County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Danville, WV?
- About 549 people live in Danville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Danville?
- Nearby places include Madison (1.9 mi), Greenview (6.1 mi), Van (9.8 mi), Racine (10 mi), Big Creek (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023