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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Derby

Connecticut · 12,391 residents · 5.056 sq mi
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Derby has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,670. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $132,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,391
+2%since 1990
from 12,199 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,451 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 2,413 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
+6%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K12K13K13K13K1990201020202024Derby
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,670
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,808 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,117
+37%since 1990
from $16,819 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.3%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$132,000
−33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $149,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$691
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $597 in 1990
US average: $602
58.2%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 57.9% in 1990
41.8% rent
2.9
−31%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(11,571)
Black2.5%(304)
Hispanic / Latino4%(482)
Asian0.7%(84)
Diversity Score20.6%(2,516)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(10,609)
Black3.6%(441)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(950)
Asian1.7%(212)
Diversity Score29.7%(3,681)
30
+44%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.8%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.6%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−18%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Derby, Connecticut?

Derby, Connecticut has about 12,391 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Derby, Connecticut?

The typical household in Derby, Connecticut earns about $45,670 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 $132,000, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Derby, Connecticut?

About 17.8% 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 8.3% of people in Derby, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Derby, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Derby, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 192 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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