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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Derby

Connecticut · 12,199 residents · 5.056 sq mi
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Derby is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,808. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $149,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

12,199
−2%vs 2000
vs 12,391 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,413 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 2,451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.6
−6%vs 2000
vs 37.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$35,808
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,670 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,819
−27%vs 2000
vs $23,117 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$149,900
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $132,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$597
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $691 in 2000
US average: $450
57.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.2% in 2000
42.1% rent
4.2
+45%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(10,609)
Black3.6%(441)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(950)
Asian1.7%(212)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.7%(3,681)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(11,571)
Black2.5%(304)
Hispanic / Latino4%(482)
Asian0.7%(84)
Other2%(240)
Diversity Score20.6%(2,516)
21
−31%vs 2000
vs 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.1%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.8%
−6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
+22%vs 2000
vs 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Derby, Connecticut?

Derby, Connecticut has about 12,199 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Derby, Connecticut?

The typical household in Derby, Connecticut earns about $35,808 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Derby, Connecticut expensive?

In Derby, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $149,900, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Derby, Connecticut?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Derby, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Derby, Connecticut?

About 6.3% of people in Derby, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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