Danville Population 2026
Danville has a population of 32,108, making it the #1447 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Illinois. It is about 274× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,108
Rank in United States
#1447
Coordinates
40.12°N, 87.63°W
~183 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
918 km
570 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Illinois
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 2,664,452 | #3 |
| Aurora | 200,661 | #125 |
| Rockford | 148,278 | #184 |
| Joliet | 147,861 | #186 |
| Naperville | 147,100 | #190 |
| Peoria | 115,070 | #259 |
| Springfield | 114,394 | #262 |
| North Peoria | 113,004 | #266 |
Cities near Danville
- Urbana42,311 people · ~49 km away
- Champaign86,096 people · ~52 km away
- Crawfordsville16,024 people · ~65 km away
- West Lafayette45,550 people · ~70 km away
- Lafayette71,111 people · ~72 km away
- Terre Haute60,825 people · ~75 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Danville?
Danville has a population of 32,108 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1447 biggest city in United States.
What state is Danville in?
Danville is located in Illinois, United States.
Is Danville the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 918 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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