Derby

Census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado

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Derby is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Adams County, Colorado, with 8,407 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,128 ft (1,563 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Welby, 2.6 miles W.

About Derby

Derby is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Adams County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Derby CDP was 8,407 at the United States Census 2020.

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Median household income
$82,138
Median home value
$353,000
Median rent
$1,689/mo
Median age
33.1
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Derby, CO population

Derby had 8,407 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census8,407
Density4,808 per sq mi (1,856 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Derby at a glance

StateColorado (CO)
CountyAdams County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population8,407 (2020)
Land area1.75 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²)
Elevation5,128 ft (1,563 m)
Coordinates39.8408° N, 104.9163° W
ZIP code80024
Census code (GEOID)0820275

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Derby

What county is Derby in?

Derby is in Adams County, Colorado.

What is the population of Derby, CO?

8,407 people lived in Derby at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Derby, CO?

The ZIP code of Derby is 80024.

What is the elevation of Derby?

5,128 feet (1,563 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Derby?

Welby (2.6 mi), North Washington (4.1 mi), Sherrelwood (4.6 mi), Twin Lakes (4.8 mi), Federal Heights (5.5 mi).

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