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Danville, West Virginia

Town · Population 636 · #137 in West Virginia
Danville, West Virginia

Danville is a town in Boone County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 660 at the 2020 census.

Photo & intro: Wikipedia

About Danville

Set in the southwestern part of West Virginia, Danville is a tiny community counting 636 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Danville is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.97 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 656 residents per square mile.

What Makes Danville Unique

  • One of 16 places in the US named Danville — but the West Virginia one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in southwestern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Danville

  • Fiesta Mexican Grill — mexican
  • Giovanni's Pizza
  • Park Avenue Restaurant & Motel
  • Pizza Hut
  • Wings Street

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Danville

  • Boone Career And Technical Center
  • Brookview Elementary
  • Ramage Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)636
Rank in state#137 of 230
Land area0.97 sq mi
Density656/sq mi
Coordinates38.0818, -81.8351

🗺️ Map of Danville