Danville is a city located in Boyle County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 15,477. It is the county seat of Boyle County. Danville was the capital of Kentucky when it was a district of Virginia, and was the site of the state's constitutional convention. It was the original home of Transylvania University, which soon after its founding moved to Lexington. Later, Centre College opened in Danville, and remains there today. The Pioneer Playhouse, an important part of theater in Kentucky, exists in Danville as well.

Geography

Danville is located at 37°38'44" North, 84°46'30" West (37.645527, -84.774992)¹.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 40.9 km² (15.8 mi²). 40.9 km² (15.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.06% is water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 15,477 people, 6,223 households, and 4,013 families residing in the city. The population density is 378.4/km² (980.4/mi²). There are 6,734 housing units at an average density of 164.7/km² (426.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 83.67% White, 13.02% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.83% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.82% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races. 1.48% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 6,223 households out of which 29.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% are married couples living together, 14.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% are non-families. 31.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.26 and the average family size is 2.82.

The age distribution is 22.4% under the age of 18, 13.3% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 81.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $32,938, and the median income for a family is $40,528. Males have a median income of $35,327 versus $24,542 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,906. 12.4% of the population and 9.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.6% of those under the age of 18 and 10.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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