Derby, Iowa facts for kids
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Derby, Iowa
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Location of Derby, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Lucas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 90 |
| • Density | 352.94/sq mi (136.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50068
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-20125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394520 |
Derby is a small city in Lucas County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 90 people lived there. It is a quiet place located in the heart of Iowa.
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History of Derby
Derby was officially started, or "platted," in 1872. This means its streets and building lots were planned out on a map that year.
Geography of Derby
Geography describes the land and its features. Derby is located in Iowa. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.66 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
People of Derby (Demographics)
Demographics is the study of a population. It looks at things like how many people live somewhere, their ages, and how households are set up.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 174 | — |
| 1910 | 326 | +87.4% |
| 1920 | 334 | +2.5% |
| 1930 | 280 | −16.2% |
| 1940 | 269 | −3.9% |
| 1950 | 194 | −27.9% |
| 1960 | 151 | −22.2% |
| 1970 | 161 | +6.6% |
| 1980 | 171 | +6.2% |
| 1990 | 135 | −21.1% |
| 2000 | 131 | −3.0% |
| 2010 | 115 | −12.2% |
| 2020 | 90 | −21.7% |
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2020 Census Information
The 2020 census counted 90 people living in Derby. There were 37 households and 29 families. The city had about 352.5 people per square mile. Most of the residents were White.
About 37.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together. The average age in Derby was 41.0 years. About 30% of residents were under 20 years old. Also, 22.2% were 65 years or older. Slightly more females lived in Derby than males.
2010 Census Information
In the 2010 census, Derby had 115 people. There were 47 households and 31 families. The population density was about 442.3 people per square mile. Most residents were White.
About 31.9% of households had children under 18. Many were married couples. The average age was 41.5 years. About 24.3% of residents were under 18. Also, 15.7% were 65 or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Education in Derby
The Mormon Trail Community School District runs the schools that serve the Derby community.
Notable Person from Derby
Lester J. Dickinson was born in Derby. He became a well-known politician. He served as a U.S. Representative for Iowa. Later, he became a U.S. Senator from Iowa.
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This chart shows how Derby's population has changed over the years, based on U.S. census data.
See also
In Spanish: Derby (Iowa) para niños
