Derby
City in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
Derby is a city in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, with 12,325 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 102 ft (31 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ansonia, 1.4 miles NE.
- 12,325residents (2020 Census)
- 102 ftelevation · 31 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.1 km²
- 2,438 / sq mipopulation density
- 06418main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Derby
Derby is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States, approximately 8 miles (13 km) west-northwest of New Haven. It is located in southwest Connecticut at the confluence of the Housatonic and Naugatuck rivers. It shares borders with the cities of Ansonia to the north and Shelton to the southwest, and the towns of Orange to the south, Seymour to the northwest, and Woodbridge to the east. The city is part of the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. The population was 12,325 at the 2020 census. It is the smallest city in Connecticut by area, at 5.3 square miles (14 km2).
Derby was settled in 1642 as an Indian trading post under the name Paugasset. It was named after Derby, England, in 1675. It included what are now Ansonia, Seymour, Oxford, and parts of Beacon Falls.
Derby is home to the first electric trolley system in New England, only the second in the United States. It is also home to the first electric locomotive in U.S. history to be built and successfully used commercially for hauling freight. The locomotive, built in 1888, is still kept in running condition by the Shore Line Trolley Museum.
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Living in Derby
- Median household income
- $79,500
- Median home value
- $256,700
- Median rent
- $1,452/mo
- Median age
- 46.4
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Derby had 12,325 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,325 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,438 per sq mi (941 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Derby at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,325 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.06 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km²) |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3261° N, 73.0826° W |
| ZIP codes | 06418, 06401 |
| Official website | derbyct.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0919480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Derby
- Ansonia1.4 mi NE
- Shelton3.3 mi SW
- Seymour4.1 mi N
- Orange4.1 mi SE
- Woodbridge4.8 mi NE
- Oronoque4.9 mi S
- East Village5.9 mi NW
- West Haven7.0 mi SE
- Monroe7.3 mi W
- Daniels Farm7.5 mi SW
- Trumbull7.7 mi SW
- Trumbull Center7.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Derby
What county is Derby in?
Derby is in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Derby, CT?
12,325 people lived in Derby at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Derby, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06418. Other ZIP codes: 06401.
What is the elevation of Derby?
102 feet (31 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Derby?
Ansonia (1.4 mi), Shelton (3.3 mi), Seymour (4.1 mi), Orange (4.1 mi), Woodbridge (4.8 mi).
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