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Derry

Pennsylvania · 2,639 residents · 0.772 sq mi
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Derry has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,486. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $94,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,639
−12%since 2000
from 2,991 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,418 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 3,874 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+5%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Derry
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,486
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,785 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,687
+64%since 2000
from $15,671 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$653
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−22%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,949)
Black0.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(82)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(2,464)
Black0.9%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(38)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.3%(8)
Diversity Score6.9%(181)
Diversity Score
7
+150%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+58%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Derry, Pennsylvania?

Derry, Pennsylvania has about 2,639 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Derry, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Derry, Pennsylvania earns about $50,486 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 $94,000, and the typical rent is about $653 a month.

How educated are people in Derry, Pennsylvania?

About 18.3% 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 9.7% of people in Derry, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Derry, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Derry, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 311 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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