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Derry

New Hampshire · 22,015 residents · 16.024 sq mi
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Derry is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,526. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $225,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,015
−3%since 2000
from 22,661 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,374 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,414 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+13%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,526
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,792 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,048
+28%since 2000
from $21,938 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,600
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$972
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $717 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
42.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+46%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(21,383)
Black1%(220)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(501)
Asian1.1%(245)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(2,375)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92%(20,243)
Black0.9%(205)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(793)
Asian1.6%(354)
Other0.7%(155)
Diversity Score16.5%(3,633)
Diversity Score
17
+57%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+37%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.8%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Derry, New Hampshire?

Derry, New Hampshire has about 22,015 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Derry, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Derry, New Hampshire earns about $63,526 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Derry, New Hampshire expensive?

In Derry, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $225,600, and the typical rent is about $972 a month.

How educated are people in Derry, New Hampshire?

About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in Derry, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Derry, New Hampshire?

About 10.0% of people in Derry, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Derry, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Derry, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,569 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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