Danville, Virginia Micropolitan Area

As of the 2010 census, the μSA had a population of 106,561

The Danville μSA was previously classified as a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) until 2013, when it was demoted to a Micropolitan Statistical Area due to core urban area's population falling below 50,000.

Note: Since a state constitutional change in 1871, all cities in Virginia are independent cities that are not located in any county. The OMB considers these independent cities to be county-equivalents for the purpose of defining MSAs and μSAs in Virginia.

One county and one independent city are included in the Danville Micropolitan Statistical Area.

• Counties
  • Pittsylvania
• Independent Cities
  • Danville

Incorporated places

• Chatham
• Danville (Principal city)
• Gretna
• Hurt

Unincorporated places

• Blairs
• Chalk Level
• Dry Fork
• Grit
• Mount Airy
• Mt. Hermon
• Pickeral's Crossing
• Pittsville
• Renan
• Ringgold
• Sonans
• Straightstone
• Whittles Depot
• Tightsqueeze

As of the census of 2000, there were 110,156 people, 45,291 households, and 31,157 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 65.71% White, 32.64% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.24% of the population.

The median income for a household in the μSA was $31,027, and the median income for a family was $38,600. Males had a median income of $29,863 versus $21,383 for females. The per capita income for the μSA was $17,071.

• List of U.S. Micropolitan Statistical Areas in Virginia
• Virginia census statistical areas