Darby, Pennsylvania
Darby: Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
Darby is a city located in the county of Delaware in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,264 and a population density of 4,247 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,704 inhabitants.
The city was created 327 years ago in 1697.
Quick Facts about Darby
| Population : | 10,704 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Delaware County |
| Different from : | Darby Township |
| Area : | 2.18 km2 |
| Altitude : | 259 feet / 79 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1698 (327 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 23:26:00 (4th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 19023 |
| Density : | 4,907 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 13.45% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Darby is located at 39°55'6"N 75°15'33"W (39.9184500, -75.2590700). It has 6 neighbors: Collingdale, Colwyn, Philadelphia, Sharon Hill, Upper Darby and Yeadon.
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Darby has 6 neighbours.
- Collingdale borough of Pennsylvania
- Colwyn borough of Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is located on the Delaware River, in eastern Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a major center for finance, commerce, and education.
- Sharon Hill borough in Pennsylvania
- Upper Darby town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
- Yeadon borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Demographics
The population of Darby increased by 13.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,264 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,258 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,274 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,285 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,295 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,287 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,280 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,263 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,267 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,279 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,704 | 13.31% | estimation process |
People born in Darby (38)
People born in Darby, including actress Monica Horan, basketball player Geoff Petrie, Roman Catholic archbishop and cardinal John Patrick Foley, .
List
- Carl Robie (American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, former world record-holder, lawyer) he was born in 12/05/1945
- John Bartram (American botanist (1699-1777)) he was born in 23/03/1699
- Bill Forrester (American swimmer, Olympic bronze medalist, world champion, former world record-holder) he was born in 18/12/1957
- Rick Vito (American musician) he was born in 13/10/1949
- Frank Parker (American actor (1939-2018)) he was born in 01/07/1939
- Gary Hinton (American boxer) he was born in 29/08/1956
- Gerald Schueler (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1942
- Butch Booker (American basketball player) he was born in 20/07/1945
- Charlene Morett (field hockey player) she was born in 05/12/1957
- Christine Larson-Mason (field hockey player) she was born in 21/05/1956
- Christopher Bentivegna (American musician) he was born in 28/04/1972
- Christopher G. Donovan (American politician) he was born in 22/10/1953
- Evan O'Neill Kane (American surgeon) he was born in 06/04/1861
- Jack Fimple (American baseball player) he was born in 10/02/1959
- John Alden (American politician) he was born in 15/12/1942
- Joseph Lashinger (American politician) he was born in 07/08/1953
- Leo Burt (American fugitive) he was born in 18/04/1948
- Matt Blundin (American football and basketball player) he was born in 07/03/1969
Schools in Darby
College & universities near Darby, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216579 | Venus Beauty Academy | Sharon Hill (PA) | 19079 |
Stations (28)
Amtrak & bus stations near Darby, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHL | 30th Street Station | 2955 Market St. | RAIL |
| ARD | Ardmore | Station Road and Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| PHN | North Philadelphia station | 2900 North Broad St. | RAIL |
| PNK | Pennsauken, NJ | 215 Derousse Avenue | BUS |
| CRH | Cherry Hill, New Jersey | Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike | OTHER |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Darby , Montana town of the United States with a population of 825 people.
Other cities in Delaware County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Delaware County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Darby | 82,883 | Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Upland | 33,972 | City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Radnor | 31,902 | Unincorporated community in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Drexel Hill | 28,043 | Census designated place |
| Upper Providence | 24,535 | Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
| Marple | 23,960 | Public school in Newtown Square, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Baldwin | 19,419 | Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Aston | 16,754 | Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
| Yeadon | 11,489 | Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
| Broomall | 10,789 | Census designated place in Pennsylvania |
| Lansdowne | 10,641 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Woodlyn | 9,485 | Census designated place |
| Moore | 9,470 | Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Collingdale | 8,781 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Brookhaven | 8,053 | Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
| Glenolden | 7,098 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Darby distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
