Derby, CT Demographics

A map of Derby's Population by Race

Derby, Connecticut had a population of 12,325 in 2020. It was 61.6% White, 11.1% Black, 2.7% Asian, 20.6% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.2% 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 215 places in Connecticut, Derby is the 33rd 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

7,595 residents of Derby identify as White, or 61.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Derby roughly similar to the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Derby is ranked #192 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Derby is more White than neighboring Ansonia (56.5% White). Derby is less White than neighboring Shelton (77.6% White), Orange (79.3% White), Oronoque (80.2% White), and Milford city (balance) (79.4% White).

Derby's Black Population

1,373 residents of Derby identify as Black, or 11.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Derby roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Derby is ranked #19 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Derby is more Black than neighboring Shelton (4.4% Black), Orange (1.8% Black), Oronoque (7% Black), and Milford city (balance) (3% Black). Derby is less Black than neighboring Ansonia (13.1% Black).

Derby's Asian Population

336 residents of Derby identify as Asian, or 2.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Derby roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Derby is ranked #106 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Derby is more Asian than neighboring Ansonia (2% Asian), and Oronoque (1.6% Asian). Derby is less Asian than neighboring Shelton (4.4% Asian), Orange (10.2% Asian), and Milford city (balance) (5.6% Asian).

Derby's Hispanic Population

2,544 residents of Derby identify as Hispanic, or 20.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Derby roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Derby is ranked #19 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Derby is more Hispanic than neighboring Shelton (10% Hispanic), Orange (5% Hispanic), Oronoque (7.9% Hispanic), and Milford city (balance) (7.9% Hispanic). Derby is less Hispanic than neighboring Ansonia (23.7% Hispanic).

Derby's Native American/Other Population

87 residents of Derby identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Derby roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Derby is ranked #79 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Derby is more Native American/Other than neighboring Orange (0.5% Native American/Other), and Milford city (balance) (0.6% Native American/Other). Derby is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shelton (0.8% Native American/Other), and Oronoque (0.8% Native American/Other).

Derby's Multiracial Population

390 residents of Derby identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Derby roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Derby is ranked #147 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Derby is more Multiracial than neighboring Shelton (2.8% Multiracial), and Oronoque (2.5% Multiracial). Derby is less Multiracial than neighboring Ansonia (3.9% Multiracial), and Milford city (balance) (3.5% Multiracial).

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