Derry township is located in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania. Derry township has a 2024 population of 24,888. Derry township is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually but its population has increased by 0.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,729 in 2020.
The average household income in Derry township is $134,705 with a poverty rate of 8.6%. The median age in Derry township is 43.6 years: 40.2 years for males, and 46.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Derry township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,106 | 81.07% |
| Asian | 1,748 | 7.05% |
| Other race | 1,489 | 6% |
| Two or more races | 950 | 3.83% |
| Black or African American | 483 | 1.95% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,893 | 2.31 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Married | 5,087 | 3.02 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Non Family | 3,779 | 1.26 | 46 | 54 |
| Female | 812 | 2.61 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
| Male | 215 | 3.05 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
65.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 371 | 2.08% |
| Associates Degree | 1,843 | 10.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,446 | 30.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,323 | 24.24% |
| High School Graduate | 2,753 | 15.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 950 | 5.33% |
| Some College | 2,147 | 12.04% |
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 | 14,041 | 13,748 | 7,935 |
| Hispanic | 1,628 | 743 | 398 |
| Other Race | 1,288 | 471 | 408 |
| Asian | 1,164 | 1,021 | 832 |
| 2+ Races | 544 | 511 | 220 |
| Black | 344 | 344 | 92 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,574 | $102,353 | $56,576 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,078 | $114,851 | $78,879 |
| High School Graduate | $41,024 | $48,177 | $26,759 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,779 | $48,748 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,980 | $68,697 | $47,368 |
| Some College | $46,179 | $53,713 | $45,936 |
$55,980
Average Earnings
$68,697
Average Male
$47,368
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.7% of Derry township residents speak only English, while 15.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,956 | 1,456 | 7.68% |
| Asian | 1,740 | 257 | 14.77% |
| Hispanic | 2,430 | 208 | 8.56% |
| Multiple | 932 | 167 | 17.92% |
| Black | 443 | 117 | 26.41% |
| Other | 1,477 | 1 | 0.07% |
8.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.61%
Male Poverty Rate
10.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Derry township is Black, with 26.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Derry township is Other, with 0.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.56% |
| Some College | 8.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 53.95% |
| Female Employed | 6.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.52% |
| Male Employed | 1.46% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $125,691 | $170,917 |
| Households | $89,393 | $134,705 |
| Married Families | $147,677 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,455 | $74,383 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
55.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,275
Number of Veterans
1,205
Male Veterans
70
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 409 |
| Vietnam | 403 |
| Second Gulf War | 252 |
| Korea | 87 |
| World War II | 31 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 406 |
| 35 to 54 | 317 |
| 55 to 64 | 261 |
| 65 to 74 | 232 |
| 18 to 34 | 59 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,218 | 7.69% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 6.13% |
| Black | 14 | 3.31% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 0.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.3%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
52.17%
Born in Derry township
88.75%
Native Born
11.25%
Foreign Born
6.92%
Non Citizen
4.33%
Naturalized
88.75% of Derry township residents were born in the United States, with 52.17% having been born in Pennsylvania. 6.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,608 | -56 | -0.23% |
| 2028 | 24,664 | -56 | -0.23% |
| 2027 | 24,720 | -56 | -0.23% |
| 2026 | 24,776 | -56 | -0.23% |
| 2025 | 24,832 | -56 | -0.23% |
| 2024 | 24,888 | -56 | -0.22% |
| 2023 | 24,944 | -56 | -0.22% |
| 2022 | 25,000 | 184 | 0.74% |
| 2021 | 24,816 | 87 | 0.35% |
| 2020 | 24,729 | -528 | -2.09% |
| 2019 | 25,257 | 53 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 25,204 | 110 | 0.44% |
| 2017 | 25,094 | 66 | 0.26% |
| 2016 | 25,028 | 63 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 24,965 | 38 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 24,927 | 69 | 0.28% |
| 2013 | 24,858 | 38 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 24,820 | 69 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 24,751 | 49 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 24,702 | 0 | 0% |