Derry, Pennsylvania
Derry: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Derry is a city located in the county of Columbia in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,688 and a population density of 3,360 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,495 inhabitants.
The city was created 173 years ago in 1851.
Quick Facts about Derry
| Population : | 2,495 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Columbia County |
| Postal code : | 15627 |
| Area : | 0.8 km2 |
| Named for : | Derry |
| Altitude : | 3,842 feet / 1171 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1852 (173 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 20:15:00 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 3,119 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.74% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Derry is located at 41°4'33"N 76°36'58"W (41.0759200, -76.6160600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Derry
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Derry decreased by 7.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,688 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,663 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,647 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,633 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,614 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,593 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,572 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,547 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,531 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,514 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,495 | -0.76% | estimation process |
People born in Derry (2)
People born in Derry, including football player Frank Patrick, actor James Patterson, .
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Schools in Derry
College & universities near Derry, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211158 | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Bloomsburg (PA) | 17815 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Derry, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| LEW | Lewistown | 150 Helen Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Derry
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Washingtonvill Post Office | Washingtonville (PA) | 17884 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Derry , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, United States with a population of 33,442 people.
Other cities in Columbia County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Columbia County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomsburg | 14,585 | Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Berwick | 9,855 | Borough in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Jackson | 8,379 | Township in northwestern Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| North Centre | 2,115 | Township in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Jonestown | 2,031 | Borough in central Lebanon County, Pennsylvania |
| Espy | 1,642 | CDP in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Catawissa | 1,460 | Borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Newlin | 1,341 | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Mifflinville | 1,253 | CDP in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Almedia | 1,078 | CDP in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Briar Creek | 672 | Borough in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Orangeville | 480 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Stillwater | 203 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Centralia | 11 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Derry distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
