Danville, Arkansas facts for kids
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Danville, Arkansas
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Location of Danville in Yell County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Yell |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.33 sq mi (11.21 km2) |
| • Land | 4.28 sq mi (11.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,028 |
| • Density | 473.83/sq mi (182.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72833
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-17320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0081853 |
Danville is a city located in Yell County, Arkansas, United States. It's a small city that serves as one of two county seats for Yell County. This means it's an important center for the county's government. In 2020, about 2,028 people lived there.
Danville is also part of the Russellville area. This area is known as a "Micropolitan Statistical Area," which is a group of cities and towns that are connected economically.
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What is Danville like?
Geography of Danville
Danville covers a total area of about 4.3 square miles (11.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.2 square miles (11.0 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
History of Danville
Danville's story began in 1840 when Yell County was first created. Local leaders chose this spot to be the county seat. The city was officially planned in December 1841. Before that, a temporary county seat was set up a few miles north in Monrovia.
The city got its name from a steamboat called Danville. This steamboat traveled on the Petit Jean River in the 1840s. A simple log courthouse was built in Danville in 1844. Later, a better building replaced it around 1850. A group called the Masonic lodge also started in Danville in the late 1840s. Because there were many creeks nearby, several water-powered mills were built around Danville. These mills used the power of flowing water to grind grain or saw wood.
What are the main jobs in Danville?
The main jobs and businesses in Danville are related to farming. This includes poultry farming, which means raising chickens, and processing them. Other types of agriculture are also important.
Danville also has its own airport, the Danville Municipal Airport. It has a runway that is about 4,466 feet (1.36 kilometers) long. About 10 aircraft are based there, and there are around 67 flights each week. The airport offers services like 24/7 fuel and private hangars.
A local bank called Chambers Bank started in Danville. It now has locations across western Arkansas.
Who lives in Danville?
The population of Danville has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 200 | — | |
| 1900 | 600 | — | |
| 1910 | 803 | 33.8% | |
| 1920 | 833 | 3.7% | |
| 1930 | 761 | −8.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,010 | 32.7% | |
| 1950 | 829 | −17.9% | |
| 1960 | 955 | 15.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,362 | 42.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,698 | 24.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,585 | −6.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,392 | 50.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,409 | 0.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,028 | −15.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2014 Estimate |
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Danville's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 2,028 people living in Danville. These people lived in 657 households, and 501 of these were families.
The population of Danville is quite diverse. Here's a breakdown of the different groups:
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 858 | 42.31% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 16 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.54% |
| Asian | 22 | 1.08% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Other/Mixed backgrounds | 51 | 2.51% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,068 | 52.66% |
Danville's Population in 2010
In 2010, Danville had a population of 2,409 people. At that time, about 52.6% of the people were Hispanic or Latino. About 42.1% were non-Hispanic white. Other groups included African-American (2.1%), Native American (0.6%), and Asian (1.5%). About 3.1% of the people reported having two or more racial backgrounds.
Education in Danville
Students in Danville attend public schools run by the Danville School District. Students go through elementary and secondary school and then graduate from Danville High School. The school's mascot and sports team name is the Little Johns.
Famous people from Danville
- Lloyd R. George: He used to be the Mayor of Danville. He also served in the Arkansas House of Representatives, which is where laws are made for the state.
- Alfred Surratt: Born in Danville, he was a baseball player. He played as an outfielder for the Kansas City Monarchs from 1947 to 1952.
See also
- In Spanish: Danville (Arkansas) para niños
