Danbury is a city located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA.
The city’s actual population is unknown. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 74,848, but a July 1, 2003 Census estimate put the city’s population at 77,353. In 2005, Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton was quoted in an Associated Press story that the city’s population is actually near 90,000, the increase due to immigrants from Ecuador.
Danbury is one of the fastest-growing cities in Connecticut on account of its real estate being less expensive compared to lower Fairfield County. The city has a Metro North station with rail access to New York City.
Danbury’s nickname is Hat City because it used to be a center of the hat industry. The city was reportedly named after the Iron-Age hill fort Danebury in Hampshire, England.
History
Danbury was first settled in 1685, when eight families moved to the area from the area that is now Norwalk and Stamford. The area was then called Paquiaqe by the native Paquioque American Indians. The settlers originally chose the name Swampfield for their town, but in October 1687, the general court decreed the name Danbury.
During the American Revolution, Danbury was an important military depot. In April 1777, the British under Major General William Tryon burned and looted the entire city, along with Fairfield and Norwalk. American General David Wooster was killed defending the city. The central motto on the Seal of the City of Danbury is Restituimus (We have restored) a reference to the destruction caused by the British army.
The first Danbury Fair was held in 1821. By 1869, it became a yearly event, and was held until 1981.
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Danbury is a city located in Woodbury County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 384.
Geography
Danbury is located at 42°14'10" North, 95°43'18" West (42.236002, -95.721755)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 km˛ (0.4 mi˛). 1.1 km˛ (0.4 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 384 people, 177 households, and 107 families residing in the city. The population density is 361.6/km˛ (938.8/mi˛). There are 197 housing units at an average density of 185.5/km˛ (481.6/mi˛).
Danbury is a city located in Brazoria County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,611.
Geography
Danbury is located at 29°13'43" North, 95°20'48" West (29.228694, -95.346574)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 km˛ (1.0 mi˛). 2.5 km˛ (1.0 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,611 people, 554 households, and 442 families residing in the city. The population density is 647.9/km˛ (1,678.1/mi˛). There are 586 housing units at an average density of 235.7/km˛
Danbury is a town located in Stokes County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 108. It is the county seat of Stokes County6.
Geography
Danbury is located at 36°24'34" North, 80°12'32" West (36.409419, -80.208785)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.6 km˛ (0.6 mi˛). 1.6 km˛ (0.6 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 108 people, 47 households, and 32 families residing in the town. The population density is 66.2/km˛ (170.7/mi˛). There are
