Danville, Iowa facts for kids
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Danville, Iowa
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Location of Danville, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Des Moines |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
| • Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 927 |
| • Density | 1,237.65/sq mi (477.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52623
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-18435 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455791 |
| Current Mayor | Charles Rose |
Danville is a small city in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 927 people lived there. Danville is part of the larger Burlington, Iowa–Illinois area. This area is sometimes called a "Micropolitan Statistical Area." This just means it's a city and its nearby towns that are closely connected.
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History of Danville
Danville was started in the year 1854. It has been a community for over 160 years.
Geography of Danville
Danville is located in southeastern Iowa. Its exact position is 40.863773 degrees north and -91.315938 degrees west.
The city covers a total area of about 0.76 square miles (1.94 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Danville is also close to nature. It is about four miles northeast of Geode State Park. This park is known for its unique geodes, which are rocks with crystals inside.
People of Danville
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 263 | — |
| 1920 | 289 | +9.9% |
| 1930 | 327 | +13.1% |
| 1940 | 309 | −5.5% |
| 1950 | 450 | +45.6% |
| 1960 | 579 | +28.7% |
| 1970 | 948 | +63.7% |
| 1980 | 994 | +4.9% |
| 1990 | 926 | −6.8% |
| 2000 | 914 | −1.3% |
| 2010 | 934 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 927 | −0.7% |
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Danville's Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Danville had 927 people. There were 367 households, which means 367 homes where people lived. The city had about 1,237 people per square mile.
Most people in Danville are White, making up about 94.6% of the population. There are also smaller groups of people from other backgrounds. About 1.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Danville was about 38.9 years old. Many young people live here, with 29% of residents being under 20 years old. About 18.3% of residents were 65 years or older. The city has a fairly even mix of males and females.
Education in Danville
The Danville Community School District is in charge of the public schools in the area. This district helps students get a good education.
Famous People from Danville
- S. L. Mains was an American football coach who came from Danville.
See also
In Spanish: Danville (Iowa) para niños
