Danbury Population 2026
Danbury has a population of 84,657, making it the #423 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Connecticut. It is about 104× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
84,657
Rank in United States
#423
Coordinates
41.39°N, 73.45°W
~121 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
412 km
256 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Connecticut
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 147,629 | #189 |
| New Haven | 130,322 | #218 |
| Stamford | 128,874 | #225 |
| North Stamford | 121,230 | #240 |
| Hartford | 121,054 | #241 |
| Waterbury | 108,802 | #287 |
| Norwalk | 88,485 | #384 |
| East Norwalk | 84,530 | #424 |
Cities near Danbury
- Trumbull36,018 people · ~27 km away
- North Stamford121,230 people · ~30 km away
- Norwalk88,485 people · ~31 km away
- Shelton41,296 people · ~31 km away
- Fairfield59,052 people · ~32 km away
- East Norwalk84,530 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Danbury?
Danbury has a population of 84,657 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #423 biggest city in United States.
What state is Danbury in?
Danbury is located in Connecticut, United States.
Is Danbury the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 412 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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