Derry is a borough located in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania. Derry has a 2024 population of 2,569. Derry is currently declining at a rate of -0.66% annually and its population has decreased by -2.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,637 in 2020.
The average household income in Derry is $65,591 with a poverty rate of 16.71%. The median age in Derry is 42.1 years: 37.4 years for males, and 46.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Derry was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,497 | 95.45% |
| Black or African American | 74 | 2.83% |
| Two or more races | 33 | 1.26% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,181 | 2.22 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Non Family | 533 | 1.17 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Married | 473 | 3.11 | 85 | 15 |
| Male | 111 | 2.8 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Female | 64 | 3.31 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
70.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 69 | 3.61% |
| Associates Degree | 177 | 9.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 201 | 10.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 106 | 5.55% |
| High School Graduate | 910 | 47.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 0.31% |
| Some College | 440 | 23.05% |
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 | 1,845 | 1,770 | 303 |
| Black | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 4 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 30.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,381 | $57,083 | $58,068 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,875 | $103,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,875 | $47,431 | $25,385 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,223 | $48,352 | $32,353 |
| Some College | $40,625 | $42,188 | $31,827 |
$46,223
Average Earnings
$48,352
Average Male
$32,353
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.8% of Derry residents speak only English, while 0.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,497 | 399 | 15.98% |
| Multiple | 33 | 20 | 60.61% |
| Black | 56 | 15 | 26.79% |
16.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.45%
Male Poverty Rate
20.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Derry is Multiple, with 60.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Derry is White, with 15.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8% |
| Some College | 7.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 7.86% |
| Male Employed | 4.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,136 | $80,605 |
| Households | $49,051 | $65,591 |
| Married Families | $91,680 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,933 | $47,173 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
195
Number of Veterans
190
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 91 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 76 |
| 75+ | 67 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 195 | 9.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.7%
Employment Rate
9.7%
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
88.8%
Born in Derry
99.77%
Native Born
0.23%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.23%
Naturalized
99.77% of Derry residents were born in the United States, with 88.8% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,484 | -17 | -0.68% |
| 2028 | 2,501 | -17 | -0.68% |
| 2027 | 2,518 | -17 | -0.67% |
| 2026 | 2,535 | -17 | -0.67% |
| 2025 | 2,552 | -17 | -0.66% |
| 2024 | 2,569 | -17 | -0.66% |
| 2023 | 2,586 | -13 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 2,599 | -25 | -0.95% |
| 2021 | 2,624 | -13 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 2,637 | 123 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 2,514 | -17 | -0.67% |
| 2018 | 2,531 | -16 | -0.63% |
| 2017 | 2,547 | -25 | -0.97% |
| 2016 | 2,572 | -21 | -0.81% |
| 2015 | 2,593 | -21 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 2,614 | -19 | -0.72% |
| 2013 | 2,633 | -14 | -0.53% |
| 2012 | 2,647 | -16 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2,663 | -16 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 2,679 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,991 | 41 | 1.39% |
| 1990 | 2,950 | -122 | -3.97% |
| 1980 | 3,072 | -266 | -7.97% |
| 1970 | 3,338 | -88 | -2.57% |
| 1960 | 3,426 | -326 | -8.69% |
| 1950 | 3,752 | 749 | 24.94% |
| 1940 | 3,003 | -43 | -1.41% |
| 1930 | 3,046 | 157 | 5.43% |
| 1920 | 2,889 | -65 | -2.2% |
| 1910 | 2,954 | 470 | 18.92% |