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Derry

New Hampshire · 22,879 residents · 16.024 sq mi
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Derry has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $246,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,879
+1%since 2000
from 22,661 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,428 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,414 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+18%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,813
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,792 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,221
+61%since 2000
from $21,938 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,200
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,183
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $717 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
42.5% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+45%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(20,043)
Black1.1%(253)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(1,107)
Asian1.7%(385)
Other1.1%(250)
Diversity Score21.2%(4,855)
Diversity Score
21
+102%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+45%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 73.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.4%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Derry, New Hampshire?

Derry, New Hampshire has about 22,879 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Derry, New Hampshire earns about $69,813 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 $246,200, and the typical rent is about $1,183 a month.

How educated are people in Derry, New Hampshire?

About 29.7% 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 7.9% 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 2,433 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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