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Derby

Iowa · 115 residents · 0.255 sq mi
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Derby has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
115
−12%since 2000
from 131 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
451 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 514 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+7%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
781031281521771990201020202024Derby
2024110
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,777
+49%since 2000
from $10,605 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.297
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 7.2%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance14.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−46.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
14.9% rent
Vacancy rate
25.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
0.8
−26%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(131)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(114)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+28.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 32.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−54.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.0%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Derby, Iowa?

Derby, Iowa has about 115 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Derby, Iowa?

The typical household in Derby, Iowa earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Derby, Iowa expensive?

In Derby, Iowa, the median home is worth about $37,100.

How educated are people in Derby, Iowa?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Derby, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Derby, Iowa?

About 11.2% of people in Derby, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Derby, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Derby, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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