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Derby

Iowa · 90 residents · 0.255 sq mi
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Derby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,750. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 41 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $46,000. The poverty rate of 31.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
90
−31%since 2000
from 131 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
353 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 514 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+6%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
781031281521771990201020202024Derby
2024110
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,750
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,727
+29%since 2000
from $10,605 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.0%
+26.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade21.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food18.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
13.5% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(6)
Diversity Score24.9%(22)
Diversity Score
25
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
−44%since 2000
from 32.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.0%
−19.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.5%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
59.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Derby, Iowa?

Derby, Iowa has about 90 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Derby, Iowa?

The typical household in Derby, Iowa earns about $41,750 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 $46,000.

How educated are people in Derby, Iowa?

About 1.4% 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 31.0% of people in Derby, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Derby, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Derby, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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