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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Derry

Pennsylvania · 2,991 residents · 0.772 sq mi
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Derry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,785. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $71,500. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,991
+1%since 1990
from 2,950 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,874 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 3,821 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
+4%since 1990
from 38.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Derry
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,785
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,505 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,671
+51%since 1990
from $10,368 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.4%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$397
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $265 in 1990
US average: $602
70.0%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
30.0% rent
2.4
+17%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,908)
Black0.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score3.5%(104)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,949)
Black0.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(82)
3
−22%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.2%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
−11%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Derry, Pennsylvania?

Derry, Pennsylvania has about 2,991 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Derry, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Derry, Pennsylvania earns about $29,785 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Derry, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Derry, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $71,500, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Derry, Pennsylvania?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Derry, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Derry, Pennsylvania?

About 12.4% of people in Derry, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Derry, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Derry, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 41 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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