Derby Center, Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Derby Center, Vermont
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 Derby Center, Vermont
Location in Vermont
Derby Center, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orleans |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.40 sq mi (3.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.39 sq mi (3.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
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| • Total | 635 |
| • Density | 453.6/sq mi (174.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
05829 (Derby)
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-17425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1457153 |
Derby Center is a small village in the town of Derby. It is located in Orleans County, Vermont, United States. In 2020, about 635 people lived there. It is a quiet place in the beautiful state of Vermont.
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Geography
Derby Center covers a total area of about 1.5 square miles (3.8 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. It is a small but charming village.
People of Derby Center
This section tells us about the people who live in Derby Center.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 297 | — | |
| 1910 | 316 | 6.4% | |
| 1920 | 292 | −7.6% | |
| 1930 | 300 | 2.7% | |
| 1940 | 346 | 15.3% | |
| 1950 | 383 | 10.7% | |
| 1960 | 433 | 13.1% | |
| 1970 | 547 | 26.3% | |
| 1980 | 598 | 9.3% | |
| 1990 | 684 | 14.4% | |
| 2000 | 670 | −2.0% | |
| 2010 | 597 | −10.9% | |
| 2020 | 635 | 6.4% | |
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The population of Derby Center has changed over the years. For example, in 1900, there were 297 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 635. This shows how the number of people living in the village has changed over more than a century.
Who Lives Here?
Based on information from the year 2000, there were 670 people living in the village. Most people living in Derby Center were White (about 97.46%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also from two or more racial backgrounds. A small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 283 households in the village. A household is a group of people living together. About 34.6% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (44.9%) were married couples. Some households (15.5%) had a female head without a husband. About 33.6% of households were not families.
Age Groups
The people in Derby Center come from different age groups.
- About 25.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 9.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 19.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 19.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the village was 37 years old.
Education
Derby Center is home to the North Country Union Junior High School. This school serves students in grades 7 and 8.
Media
Radio Stations
You can listen to local radio in Derby Center.
- WMOO - 92.1 FM
See also
In Spanish: Derby Center para niños
