Danville, Virginia
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fr:Danville, Virginie Danville is an independent city located in Virginia, bounded by Pittsylvania County, Virginia and Caswell County, North Carolina. Danville is also called the city of churches because it has more churches per square mile than any other city in the state of Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 48,411.
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Geography
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Location of Danville, Virginia
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 113.8 km² (43.9 mi²). 111.5 km² (43.1 mi²) of it is land and 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.00% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 48,411 people, 20,607 households, and 12,941 families residing in the city. The population density is 434.1/km² (1,124.2/mi²). There are 23,108 housing units at an average density of 207.2/km² (536.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 53.86% White, 44.11% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. 1.26% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 20,607 households out of which 26.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.2% are married couples living together, 19.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% are non-families. 33.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.27 and the average family size is 2.89.
In the city the population is spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 83.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 77.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $26,900, and the median income for a family is $36,024. Males have a median income of $29,620 versus $21,384 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,151. 20.0% of the population and 15.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 33.9% of those under the age of 18 and 12.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Transportation
Amtrak's Crescent train connects Danville with the cities of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Charlotte, Atlanta, Birmingham and New Orleans. The Amtrak station is situated at 677 Craghead Street.
History
Danville was the last capital of the Confederate States of America between April 3, 1865 and April 10, 1865. During this brief period, Danville was also the capital of Virginia.
The wreck of the Old '97 also occurred in Danville. This event was the inspiration for the song of the same name.
External links
- City of Danville (http://www.danville-va.gov/)