The West Danville City census data shows the population to be 42,590 in 2010. The population is evenly split between White and Black Alone. The median household income is $36,000. West Danville's ethnic makeup is below the state and national average, but is expected to increase over the next decade. There are a few factors that determine the population of West Danville. Below are the stats on the city's race.
The majority of households in West Danville are homeowners. However, these households are still far below the national average of 64.1%. The city's highest percentage of residents are single and own at least one car. The city is home to many street trees and has developed landscaping. The area known as Penn's Bottom is a designated historic district. The Tobacco Warehouse and Old West End are also recognized.
Recreational facilities are also a top priority for the city. Recreational facilities, such as parks, should cater to a wide range of age groups. The least-visited amenity is the Philip Wyatt Skate Park. However, youths from ages ten to nineteen make the largest use of this park. This makes it a top priority to add new parks in the city.
The population of the town was relatively evenly distributed. Twenty-one percent of residents were under 18, 10.2% were between 18-24 years old, and 35.4% were 45-64 years old. Forty-one percent of households were non-families, and twenty-four percent were over 65 years old. The majority of residents were white. The median household size was one-third female and three-fourths black.