Danville, Kentucky

Danville: city in Boyle County, Kentucky, United States

About

Danville is a city located in the county of Boyle in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,218 and a population density of 368 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 16,970 inhabitants.

The city was created 241 years ago in 1784.

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Location of Danville on Kentucky map.

Quick Facts about Danville

Population 16,970 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Kentucky (United States)
County Boyle County
Postal code 40422–40423
Phone Area Codes 859
Area 44.12 km2
Latitude & Longitude 37.6456,-84.7722
Altitude 984 feet / 300 meters
Capital city Danville is capital of Boyle County
Establishment January 01, 1785 (241 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 23:40:18 (18th April 2026)
Density 385 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 4.43% (2010-2020)
Weather 77℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather
Danville  Kentucky Downtown view image
Danville Kentucky Downtown view image

Geography

Danville is located at 37°38'44"N 84°46'20"W (37.6456300, -84.7721700).

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Weather

77°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
9 to 14 mph SW Saturday

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Official website of Danville

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Demographics

The population of Danville increased by 4.43% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 16,218 - census
2011 16,346 0.78% estimation process
2012 16,419 0.44% estimation process
2013 16,540 0.73% estimation process
2014 16,639 0.59% estimation process
2015 16,625 -0.08% estimation process
2016 16,719 0.56% estimation process
2017 16,734 0.09% estimation process
2018 16,795 0.36% estimation process
2019 16,769 -0.16% estimation process
2020 16,970 1.18% estimation process
Danville zip code is 40422. County name: Boyle, County fips: 21021
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Best Things to Do in Danville

1Millennium Park

Rating: 4.6 (773)

Cunningham Dr, Danville, KY 40422, United States View details

Phone: +18592381233 | Website available

2Great American Dollhouse Msm

Rating: 4.6 (140)

344 Swope Dr, Danville, KY 40422, United States View details

Phone: +18592361883 | Website available

3Constitution Square Historic Site

Rating: 4.6 (81)

105 E Walnut St, Danville, KY 40422, United States View details

Phone: +18592367794

4McDowell House Museum

Rating: 4.8 (32)

125 S 2nd St, Danville, KY 40422, United States View details

Phone: +18592362804 | Website available

5jackson park

Rating: 4.3 (12)

802 Park Dr, Danville, KY 40422, United States View details

People born in Danville (48)

People born in Danville, including United States Representative from Kentucky John Kincaid, politician John Norvell, politician James G. Birney, .

More notable people

  • Edward W. Hoch (American politician (1849-1925)) he was born in 17/03/1849
  • John Michael Montgomery (American country music artist) he was born in 20/01/1965
  • Phil Woolpert (American basketball coach) he was born in 15/12/1915
  • Harvey Helm (American politician (1865-1919)) he was born in 02/12/1865
  • Fess Williams (American musician) he was born in 10/04/1894
  • Todd Duncan (American opera singer (1903-1998)) he was born in 12/02/1903
  • James M. Birney (American lawyer, newspaper publisher & politician (1817-1888)) he was born in 17/06/1817
  • John Gaines Miller (American politician (1812-1856)) he was born in 29/11/1812
  • Joshua Fry Bell (American politician (1811-1870)) he was born in 26/11/1811
  • King Swope (American politician (1893-1961)) he was born in 10/08/1893
  • Thomas M. Liggett (American mathematician) he was born in 29/03/1944
  • Jim Marshall (Player of American and Canadian football (born 1937)) he was born in 30/12/1937
  • Johnny Joestar (fictional character from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure) he was born in 01/01/1872
  • Ashley Gorley (American songwriter, publisher, and producer) he was born in 29/04/1977
  • Craig Yeast (American football player) he was born in 20/11/1976
  • DeWitt Weaver (professional golfer) he was born in 14/09/1939
  • Frank X Walker (African-American poet from Kentucky, born 1961.) he was born in 11/06/1961
  • James Clemens, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 29/10/1791

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Danville, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
156408 Centre College Danville (KY) 40422-1394

Nearby Transit Stations (1)

Rail and bus stations connected to Danville, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
LVL Louisville, Kentucky 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. BUS

Closest post offices linked to Danville.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Danvill Post Office Danville (KY) 40422

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Other cities in Boyle County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Boyle County , KY.

City Name Population Title
Junction City 2,306 City in Kentucky, United States
Perryville 761 City in Boyle County, Kentucky

Distance to Other Cities

Danville distances to largest Kentucky cities