Danville (city), Virginia: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Danville (city) is one of the places the data center build-out is physically happening. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 2 data centers in Danville (city). Danville (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county. Unemployment was 5.9% in August 2026, against 5.4% in 2019. Employers here counted 25,188 jobs in 2025, down 0.5% from 2019. 41,647 people live here, down 2.2% since 2020.
Cities and towns in Danville (city)
Danville (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Danville (city)
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 42,572 | 41,647 | ▼ 2.2% | 44th of 133 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 25,314 | 25,188 | ▼ 0.5% | 78th of 133 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $38,306 | $51,655 | ▲ 34.8% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 5.4% | 5.9% | ▲ 0.5pts | — |
Who powers Danville (city)
No operating power plant is located in Danville (city) in the EIA-860M inventory. Its power comes over the grid from plants elsewhere.
The Danville (city) labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 25,188 | $51,655 | 1.00 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Danville (city)
2 data centers in Danville (city) are on the SAVRN Data Center Map: see them by city and operator.
Danville (city) and its neighbors
Of the 2 counties that border Danville (city), Pittsylvania County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danville (city) | 41,647 | ▼ 0.5% | — | — | 2 | — |
| Caswell County NC | 22,563 | ▲ 0.2% | 18 MW | — | — | — |
| Pittsylvania County | 59,490 | ▲ 7.5% | 846 MW | 166 MW | 3 | — |
More of Virginia
Danville (city), answered from the record
Are there data centers in Danville (city)?
Yes. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 2 data centers in Danville (city).
What county is Danville, VA in?
Danville is in Danville (city), Virginia. About 41,647 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
Is Danville (city) adding jobs?
Employers counted 25,188 jobs in 2025 against 25,314 in 2019 (-0.5%, BLS QCEW).
Does Danville (city) have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Danville (city). Virginia has 13 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.