Derby, CO Demographics

A map of Derby's Population by Race

Derby, Colorado had a population of 8,407 in 2020. It was 23.4% White, 1.0% Black, 0.4% Asian, 72.0% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 2.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Derby, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 482 places in Colorado, Derby is the 80th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Derby's White Population

1,965 residents of Derby identify as White, or 23.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Derby considerably less than the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Derby is ranked #468 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Derby is less White than neighboring Welby (32.7% White), North Washington (29.7% White), Commerce City (39.8% White), Thornton (51% White), and Sherrelwood (30.7% White).

Derby's Black Population

87 residents of Derby identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Derby roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Derby is ranked #120 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Derby is less Black than neighboring Welby (1.9% Black), North Washington (5% Black), Commerce City (3.8% Black), Thornton (1.9% Black), and Sherrelwood (1.3% Black).

Derby's Asian Population

36 residents of Derby identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Derby roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Derby is ranked #276 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Derby is less Asian than neighboring Welby (1.9% Asian), North Washington (1.9% Asian), Commerce City (3% Asian), Thornton (5.8% Asian), and Sherrelwood (2.5% Asian).

Derby's Hispanic Population

6,056 residents of Derby identify as Hispanic, or 72.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Derby considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Derby is ranked #9 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Derby is more Hispanic than neighboring Welby (59.4% Hispanic), North Washington (55.4% Hispanic), Commerce City (48.9% Hispanic), Thornton (36.2% Hispanic), and Sherrelwood (61.8% Hispanic).

Derby's Native American/Other Population

94 residents of Derby identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Derby roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Derby is ranked #194 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Derby is more Native American/Other than neighboring Commerce City (1% Native American/Other). Derby is less Native American/Other than neighboring Welby (1.3% Native American/Other), North Washington (4.2% Native American/Other), and Sherrelwood (1.3% Native American/Other).

Derby's Multiracial Population

169 residents of Derby identify as Multiracial, or 2.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Derby roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Derby is ranked #414 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Derby is less Multiracial than neighboring Welby (2.7% Multiracial), North Washington (3.7% Multiracial), Commerce City (3.5% Multiracial), Thornton (4% Multiracial), and Sherrelwood (2.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.