Derby is a CDP located in Adams County Colorado. Derby has a 2024 population of 9,230. Derby is currently growing at a rate of 1.22% annually and its population has increased by 0.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,156 in 2020.
The average household income in Derby is $93,999 with a poverty rate of 7.91%. The median age in Derby is 33.2 years: 29.9 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Derby was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,937 | 56.8% |
| Two or more races | 2,215 | 25.48% |
| Other race | 1,155 | 13.29% |
| Native American | 323 | 3.72% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.08% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,523 | 3.41 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Married | 1,353 | 3.82 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Non Family | 456 | 1.17 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Female | 441 | 4 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Male | 273 | 4.22 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
3.8
Average Family Size
3.41
Average Household Size
66.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 931 | 17.65% |
| Associates Degree | 313 | 5.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 408 | 7.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 135 | 2.56% |
| High School Graduate | 1,447 | 27.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,223 | 23.18% |
| Some College | 819 | 15.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,607 | 1,887 | 261 |
| White | 1,496 | 1,136 | 231 |
| 2+ Races | 1,426 | 837 | 198 |
| Other Race | 611 | 362 | 29 |
| Native American | 135 | 90 | 0 |
| Black | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Asian | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Islander | 7 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,723 | $60,909 | $77,121 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,188 | $0 | $56,594 |
| High School Graduate | $37,643 | $40,735 | $33,966 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $49,673 | $55,381 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,025 | $53,630 | $36,413 |
| Some College | $41,458 | $55,179 | $36,763 |
$46,025
Average Earnings
$53,630
Average Male
$36,413
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
48.03% of Derby residents speak only English, while 51.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 51.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,515 | 426 | 6.54% |
| White | 1,928 | 237 | 12.29% |
| Other | 1,129 | 235 | 20.81% |
| Multiple | 2,214 | 79 | 3.57% |
| Native | 322 | 5 | 1.55% |
7.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.02%
Male Poverty Rate
11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Derby is Other, with 20.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Derby is Native, with 1.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 9.63% |
| High School | 7.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.58% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.81% |
| Female Employed | 7.16% |
| Male Employed | 0.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,350 | $98,465 |
| Households | $78,696 | $93,999 |
| Married Families | $98,345 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,071 | $55,599 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.4%
Male Marriage Rate
53.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
315
Number of Veterans
249
Male Veterans
66
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 81 |
| Vietnam | 66 |
| First Gulf War | 53 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 130 |
| 55 to 64 | 93 |
| 18 to 34 | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 75+ | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 294 | 8.37% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 1.62% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 1.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
63%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.14%
Born in Derby
79.42%
Native Born
20.58%
Foreign Born
11.49%
Non Citizen
9.09%
Naturalized
79.42% of Derby residents were born in the United States, with 62.14% having been born in Colorado. 11.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,230 | 111 | 1.22% |
| 2023 | 9,119 | 110 | 1.22% |
| 2022 | 9,009 | 14 | 0.16% |
| 2021 | 8,995 | -161 | -1.76% |
| 2020 | 9,156 | 194 | 2.16% |
| 2019 | 8,962 | -122 | -1.34% |
| 2018 | 9,084 | -281 | -3% |
| 2017 | 9,365 | 435 | 4.87% |
| 2016 | 8,930 | 365 | 4.26% |
| 2015 | 8,565 | -73 | -0.85% |
| 2014 | 8,638 | 839 | 10.76% |
| 2013 | 7,799 | 318 | 4.25% |
| 2012 | 7,481 | -207 | -2.69% |
| 2011 | 7,688 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2010 | 7,685 | 0 | 0% |