Derby, Connecticut

city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Derby is a city in Connecticut in the United States.

Derby, Connecticut
Flag of Derby, Connecticut
Official seal of Derby, Connecticut
Motto: 
"Connecticut's Smallest City"[1]
Derby's location within New Haven County and Connecticut
Derby's location within New Haven County and Connecticut
Coordinates: 41°19′36″N 73°04′56″W / 41.32667°N 73.08222°W / 41.32667; -73.08222
Country United States
State Connecticut
CountyNew Haven
Settled1642
Named1675
Incorporated-town1775
Incorporated-city1893
Founded byJohn Wakeman
Named forDerby, England
Area
 • Total5.41 sq mi (14.00 km2)
 • Land5.06 sq mi (13.09 km2)
 • Water0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2)
Highest elevation
469 ft (142 m)
Lowest elevation
3 ft (1 m)
Population
 • Total12,325
 • Rank19th (CT)
 • Density2,435.8/sq mi (941.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
06418
Area code(s)203/475
FIPS code09-19480
GNIS feature ID0206671
Major highways
Websitewww.derbyct.gov

References change

  1. "City of Derby Connecticut". City of Derby Connecticut. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  3. "QuickFacts: Derby city, Connecticut". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved August 3, 2023.