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Derby Center

Vermont · 635 residents · 1.393 sq mi
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Derby Center has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,297. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,900. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
635
−5%since 2000
from 670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
456 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 481 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+22%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5306056817568311990201020202024Derby Center
2024693
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,297
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,865 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,988
+49%since 2000
from $15,435 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$905
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
54.2% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+35%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(649)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(18)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(609)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.4%(15)
Diversity Score
2
−8%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+108%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 93.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.9%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Derby Center, Vermont?

Derby Center, Vermont has about 635 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Derby Center, Vermont?

The typical household in Derby Center, Vermont earns about $39,297 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Derby Center, Vermont expensive?

In Derby Center, Vermont, the median home is worth about $162,900, and the typical rent is about $905 a month.

How educated are people in Derby Center, Vermont?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Derby Center, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Derby Center, Vermont?

About 22.4% of people in Derby Center, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Derby Center, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Derby Center, Vermont has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 78 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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