Derwood is a CDP located in Montgomery County Maryland. Derwood has a 2024 population of 1,762. Derwood is currently declining at a rate of -2.44% annually but its population has increased by 7.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,644 in 2020.
The average household income in Derwood is $149,723 with a poverty rate of 7.27%. The median age in Derwood is 38.8 years: 45.7 years for males, and 32.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Derwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,093 | 59.73% |
| Two or more races | 210 | 11.48% |
| Black or African American | 180 | 9.84% |
| Asian | 174 | 9.51% |
| Other race | 112 | 6.12% |
| Native American | 61 | 3.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 764 | 2.4 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
| Married | 400 | 3.12 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Non Family | 256 | 1.18 | 43.8 | 56.3 |
| Female | 78 | 2.47 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Male | 30 | 2.9 | 100 | 0 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
56.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35 | 2.56% |
| Associates Degree | 50 | 3.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 451 | 32.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 376 | 27.49% |
| High School Graduate | 204 | 14.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 124 | 9.06% |
| Some College | 128 | 9.36% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 717 | 662 | 510 |
| Hispanic | 180 | 164 | 60 |
| Asian | 163 | 149 | 108 |
| Black | 122 | 122 | 37 |
| Other Race | 88 | 88 | 54 |
| 2+ Races | 87 | 58 | 58 |
| Native American | 61 | 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 white people with a rate of 71.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $105,389 | $135,050 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $103,333 | $82,031 | $110,000 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $85,278 | $94,861 | $65,489 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$85,278
Average Earnings
$94,861
Average Male
$65,489
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
59.76% of Derwood residents speak only English, while 40.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 14.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 885 | 106 | 11.98% |
| Asian | 174 | 14 | 8.05% |
| Multiple | 210 | 13 | 6.19% |
7.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.2%
Male Poverty Rate
11.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Derwood is White, with 11.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Derwood is Multiple, with 6.19% 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 10.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 30.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.17% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.9% |
| Female Employed | 3.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $162,679 | $187,869 |
| Households | $93,000 | $149,723 |
| Married Families | $207,222 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,029 | $74,026 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.9%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
142
Number of Veterans
142
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 54 |
| Vietnam | 40 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 54 |
| 75+ | 50 |
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 9.11% |
| Native American | 30 | 49.18% |
| Black | 27 | 22.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
26.07%
Born in Derwood
77.54%
Native Born
22.46%
Foreign Born
10.71%
Non Citizen
11.75%
Naturalized
77.54% of Derwood residents were born in the United States, with 26.07% having been born in Maryland. 10.71% 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 | 1,762 | -44 | -2.44% |
| 2023 | 1,806 | -44 | -2.38% |
| 2022 | 1,850 | 150 | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 1,700 | 56 | 3.41% |
| 2020 | 1,644 | -246 | -13.02% |
| 2019 | 1,890 | -102 | -5.12% |
| 2018 | 1,992 | 8 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 1,984 | -28 | -1.39% |
| 2016 | 2,012 | -157 | -7.24% |
| 2015 | 2,169 | -9 | -0.41% |
| 2014 | 2,178 | 102 | 4.91% |
| 2013 | 2,076 | -85 | -3.93% |
| 2012 | 2,161 | 162 | 8.1% |
| 2011 | 1,999 | -382 | -16.04% |
| 2010 | 2,381 | 0 | 0% |