Danbury, Connecticut
Danbury: The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It is located on the banks of the Danbury River in southwestern Connecticut. Danbury is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Danbury Museum and Historical Society and the Danbury Rail Trail.
About
Danbury is a city located in the county of Fairfield in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 80,893. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 84,317 inhabitants.
The city was created 323 years ago in 1701.
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Quick Facts about Danbury
| Population : | 84,317 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Connecticut (United States) |
| County : | Fairfield County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 203 |
| Water as percent of area : | 5.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 94.9% |
| Altitude : | 397 feet / 121 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1702 (323 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 13:26:37 (13th May 2025) |
| Postal code : | 06810 |
| Population growth : | 4.06% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Danbury is located at 41°23'41"N 73°27'14"W (41.3948200, -73.4540100).
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Official website of Danbury
Demographics
The population of Danbury increased by 4.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 80,893 | - | census |
| 2011 | 82,085 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 82,777 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 83,577 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 83,681 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 84,200 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 84,927 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 84,616 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 84,675 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 84,694 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 84,317 | -0.45% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Danbury
1 Bear Mountain Reservation
17 Bear Mountain Rd, Danbury, CT 06811, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Wooster Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve
74 Sugar Hollow Rd, Danbury, CT 06810, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Ives Trail
36 Sugar Hollow Rd, Danbury, CT 06810, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Danbury
1 Danbury Fair
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Danbury
1 Danbury City Hall
155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, CT 06810 ➦ Show Map
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2 Danbury City Council
155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, CT 06810 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Danbury (79)
People born in Danbury, including football player from the USA Trevor Siemian, politician Zalmon Wildman, actress, singer Jenna von Oy, .
List
- Hilton Jefferson (American jazz saxophonist) he was born in 30/07/1903
- Al Klink (American musician) he was born in 28/12/1915
- Charles Ives (American composer) he was born in 20/10/1874
- Jonathan Brandis (American actor (1976-2003)) he was born in 13/04/1976
- Elizabeth Peyton (American artist) she was born in 01/01/1965
- William R. Ratchford (American politician (1934-2011)) he was born in 24/05/1934
- Jerry Nadeau (American racing driver) he was born in 09/09/1970
- Le Roy D. Downs (American politician (1900-1970)) he was born in 11/04/1900
- Neil L. Rudenstine (President of Harvard University) he was born in 21/01/1935
- Stuart A. Lipton (American university teacher) he was born in 11/01/1950
- John Hubbard Tweedy (American politician (1814-1891)) he was born in 09/11/1814
- Laurens Perseus Hickok (American philosopher) he was born in 20/12/1798
- Ogden Rood (American physicist) he was born in 03/02/1831
- Robert Joseph Shaheen (American Maronite bishop) he was born in 03/06/1937
- Thomas T. Whittlesey (American politician) he was born in 08/12/1798
- Steven Novella (American neurologist, skepticist) he was born in 29/07/1964
- Chet Powers (American singer-songwriter, lead singer of Quicksilver Messenger Service) he was born in 07/10/1937
- Les Daniels (writer) he was born in 27/10/1943
Schools in Danbury
College & universities near Danbury, CT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 489399 | Harris School of Business-Danbury | Danbury (CT) | 06810-7857 |
| 130776 | Western Connecticut State University | Danbury (CT) | 06810-6826 |
| 484127 | Ricci's Academy of Cosmetology | Newtown (CT) | 06470-0000 |
| 130253 | Sacred Heart University | Fairfield (CT) | 06825-1000 |
| 460552 | Finger Lakes School of Massage | Mt. Kisco (NY) | 10549 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near Danbury, CT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRP | Bridgeport | 525 Water St. | RAIL |
| STM | Stamford Transportation Center | Washington Blvd and South State St. | RAIL |
| CRT | Croton–Harmon station | 1 Croton Point Avenue | RAIL |
| NHV | Union Station | 50 Union Avenue | RAIL |
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Danbury
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Main Str Post Office | Danbury (CT) | 06810 |
| Bethel Post Office | Bethel (CT) | 06801 |
| Danbury Post Office | Danbury (CT) | 06810 |
| New Fairfield Post Office | New Fairfield (CT) | 06812 |
| West Redding Post Office | Redding (CT) | 06896 |
Other places with the same name (7)
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- Danbury , Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 336 people.
- Danbury , North Carolina city in North Carolina, United States with a population of 183 people.
- Danbury , Nebraska village in Nebraska, United States with a population of 94 people.
Other cities in Fairfield County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fairfield County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 143,525 | The second most populous city in Connecticut. |
| Stamford | 131,397 | The second most populous city in Connecticut. |
| North Stamford | 128,278 | A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut. |
| Norwalk | 88,655 | The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut. |
| East Norwalk | 84,530 | A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut. |
| Greenwich | 62,769 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Fairfield | 62,215 | Town in Connecticut, United States of America |
| Stratford | 51,660 | Town in Connecticut |
| Shelton | 40,957 | A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut. |
| Trumbull | 35,438 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Westport | 28,444 | Town in Connecticut |
| Ridgefield | 24,898 | Town in Connecticut |
| Darien | 21,693 | Town in Connecticut |
| New Canaan | 20,115 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Bethel | 19,941 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Monroe | 19,328 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Danbury distances to largest Connecticut cities
