Danville, Iowa

Coordinates: 40°51′50″N 91°18′57″W / 40.86389°N 91.31583°W / 40.86389; -91.31583
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Danville, Iowa
Location of Danville, Iowa
Location of Danville, Iowa
Coordinates: 40°51′50″N 91°18′57″W / 40.86389°N 91.31583°W / 40.86389; -91.31583
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyDes Moines
Area
 • Total0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2)
 • Land0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
722 ft (220 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total927
 • Density1,237.65/sq mi (477.72/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
52623
Area code319
FIPS code19-18435
GNIS feature ID0455791
Current MayorCharles Rose

Danville is a city in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States. The population was 927 at the time of the 2020 census.[2] It is part of the Burlington, IA–IL Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History[edit]

Danville was founded in 1854.[3]

Geography[edit]

Danville is located at 40°51′50″N 91°18′57″W / 40.86389°N 91.31583°W / 40.86389; -91.31583 (40.863773, -91.315938).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.76 square miles (1.97 km2), all land.[5]

Danville is located approximately four miles northeast of Geode State Park.

Demographics[edit]

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1910263—    
1920289+9.9%
1930327+13.1%
1940309−5.5%
1950450+45.6%
1960579+28.7%
1970948+63.7%
1980994+4.9%
1990926−6.8%
2000914−1.3%
2010934+2.2%
2020927−0.7%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[6][2]
The population of Danville, Iowa from US census data
The population of Danville, Iowa from US census data

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[7] of 2010, there were 934 people, 362 households, and 262 families living in the city. The population density was 1,228.9 inhabitants per square mile (474.5/km2). There were 387 housing units at an average density of 509.2 per square mile (196.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 1.8% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 362 households, of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.6% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 38.9 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 19.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 914 people, 352 households, and 262 families living in the city. The population density was 1,209.2 inhabitants per square mile (466.9/km2). There were 379 housing units at an average density of 501.4 per square mile (193.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.02% White, 0.11% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 0.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.

There were 352 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.95.

Age spread: 24.4% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,357, and the median income for a family was $48,875. Males had a median income of $34,844 versus $18,162 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,659. About 2.8% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education[edit]

The Danville Community School District operates local public schools.[9]

Notables[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  3. ^ The History of Des Moines County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c. Western Historical Company. 1879. pp. 604.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  9. ^ "DANVILLE" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved September 4, 2020.