Danville, Indiana | |
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 Hendricks County Courthouse in Danville | |
 Flag  Logo | |
| Motto: "A Great Place to Spend an Hour or a Lifetime"[1] | |
 Location of Danville in Hendricks County, Indiana | |
| Coordinates:39°45′05″N86°29′44″W / 39.75139°N 86.49556°W /39.75139; -86.49556 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Hendricks |
| Townships | Center,Washington |
| Founded | 1824 |
| Incorporated | 1835 |
| Government | |
| • Town Manager | Mark Morgan[citation needed] |
| • Assistant Town Manager | Will Lacey[citation needed] |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.80 sq mi (22.80 km2) |
| • Land | 8.75 sq mi (22.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.050 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 10,559 |
| • Density | 1,206.5/sq mi (465.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46122 |
| Area code | 317 |
| FIPS code | 18-16804[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396678[3] |
| Website | www |
Danville is a town in and thecounty seat ofHendricks County,Indiana, United States.[5] The population was 10,559 at the2020 census.
Danville was founded in 1824,[1] and its post office one year later.[6] Danville was incorporated as a town in 1835.[7]
TheOra Adams House,Leander Campbell House,Danville Courthouse Square Historic District,Danville Main Street Historic District,Dr. Jeremiah and Ann Jane DePew House,Hendricks County Jail and Sheriff's Residence,Twin Bridges, andWilson-Courtney House are listed on theNational Register of Historic Places.[8][9]
Danville is located at the center of Hendricks County.U.S. Route 36 is the town's Main Street, leading east 20 miles (32 km) to downtownIndianapolis and west 131 miles (211 km) toDecatur, Illinois.Indiana State Road 39 joins US-36 briefly in the center of town but leads north 9 miles (14 km) toLizton andInterstate 74, and south 11 miles (18 km) to Center Valley andInterstate 70.
According to the 2010 census, Danville has a total area of 6.98 square miles (18.08 km2), of which 6.93 square miles (17.95 km2) (or 99.28%) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) (or 0.72%) is water.[10] The West Fork ofWhite Lick Creek, a tributary of theWhite River, flows north-to-south through the eastern side of the town.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 386 | — | |
| 1860 | 895 | 131.9% | |
| 1870 | 1,040 | 16.2% | |
| 1880 | 1,598 | 53.7% | |
| 1890 | 1,569 | −1.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,802 | 14.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,640 | −9.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,729 | 5.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,930 | 11.6% | |
| 1940 | 2,093 | 8.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,802 | 33.9% | |
| 1960 | 3,287 | 17.3% | |
| 1970 | 3,771 | 14.7% | |
| 1980 | 4,220 | 11.9% | |
| 1990 | 4,345 | 3.0% | |
| 2000 | 6,418 | 47.7% | |
| 2010 | 9,001 | 40.2% | |
| 2020 | 10,559 | 17.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[11] | |||
As of thecensus[12] of 2010, there were 9,001 people, 3,344 households, and 2,398 families living in the town. Thepopulation density was 1,298.8 inhabitants per square mile (501.5/km2). There were 3,589 housing units at an average density of 517.9 per square mile (200.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.8%White, 0.8%African American, 0.2%Native American, 0.4%Asian, 0.4% fromother races, and 1.4% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino people of any race were 1.8% of the population.
There were 3,344 households, of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% weremarried couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.3% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.14.
The median age in the town was 34.3 years. 29.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28% were from 25 to 44; 23.3% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 8,032 people, 2,350 households, and 1,670 families living in the town. The population density was 1,047.7 inhabitants per square mile (404.5/km2). There were 2,506 housing units at an average density of 409.1 per square mile (158.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.38%White, 0.34%African American, 0.22%Native American, 0.26%Asian, 0.02%Pacific Islander, 0.11% fromother races, and 0.67% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino people of any race were 1.06% of the population.
There were 2,350 households, out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.0 males.
Themedian income for a household in the town was $54,330, and the median income for a family was $62,813. Males had a median income of $40,724 versus $26,678 for females. Theper capita income for the town was $22,209. About 2.1% of families and 2.5% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.
The Hendricks County Historical Museum is located in the former Sheriff's Residence and Jail at 170 South Washington in Danville. The building was erected in 1866 and served as the county jail until 1974. The two-story brick structure, listed on theNational Register of Historic Places, is the only surviving example of theSecond Empire style of architecture in the county. This style was popular after theAmerican Civil War and has as defining elements a central tower and mansard roof. The Museum's collection includes items relating to domestic life, agriculture, military history, education and other aspects of Hendricks county's heritage. It also includes items relating to the history of Indiana Central Normal College (laterCanterbury College), which was located in Danville from 1878 until 1951.[13]
Danville has been home to theIndiana Lyons of theAmerican Basketball Association (ABA) since 2017.[14] The team plays its home games at Bosstick Gymnasium within the Danville Athletic Club.[14]
Danville Community School Corporation, the school district which includes the vast majority of Danville,[15] operatesDanville Community High School, a secondary school (grades 9 through 12) located just off ofU.S. Route 36. The mascot of Danville Community Schools is a Warrior in American Indian clothing. The school colors are crimson and gray. Other facilities operated by the school corporation are:
There is a small piece of Danville in theAvon Community School Corporation.[15] The Avon district operatesAvon High School.
The town has a lending library, the Danville-Center Township Public Library.[16]
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