Derry, NH Demographics

A map of Derry's Population by Race

Derry, New Hampshire had a population of 22,879 in 2020. It was 87.6% White, 1.1% Black, 1.7% Asian, 4.8% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Derry, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 100 places in New Hampshire, Derry is the 7th 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).

Derry's White Population

20,043 residents of Derry identify as White, or 87.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Derry roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Hampshire (87.2% White). Of the 100 places in New Hampshire, Derry is ranked #78 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Derry is more White than neighboring Manchester (74% White), Methuen Town (59.3% White), and Hudson (84.7% White). Derry is less White than neighboring Londonderry (89.3% White), and Raymond (91.4% White).

Derry's Black Population

253 residents of Derry identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Derry roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Hampshire (1.4% Black). Of the 100 places in New Hampshire, Derry is ranked #24 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Derry is more Black than neighboring Londonderry (0.7% Black), and Raymond (0.5% Black). Derry is less Black than neighboring Manchester (5.1% Black), Methuen Town (4.1% Black), and Hudson (1.5% Black).

Derry's Asian Population

385 residents of Derry identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Derry roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Hampshire (2.6% Asian). Of the 100 places in New Hampshire, Derry is ranked #29 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Derry is more Asian than neighboring Londonderry (1.3% Asian), and Raymond (0.6% Asian). Derry is less Asian than neighboring Manchester (4.1% Asian), Methuen Town (3.9% Asian), and Hudson (2.3% Asian).

Derry's Hispanic Population

1,107 residents of Derry identify as Hispanic, or 4.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Derry roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Hampshire (4.3% Hispanic). Of the 100 places in New Hampshire, Derry is ranked #9 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Derry is more Hispanic than neighboring Londonderry (4.7% Hispanic), and Raymond (3.2% Hispanic). Derry is less Hispanic than neighboring Manchester (11.8% Hispanic), Methuen Town (29.3% Hispanic), and Hudson (6.4% Hispanic).

Derry's Native American/Other Population

155 residents of Derry 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 Derry roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Hampshire (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 100 places in New Hampshire, Derry is ranked #28 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Derry is more Native American/Other than neighboring Londonderry (0.4% Native American/Other), Raymond (0.4% Native American/Other), and Hudson (0.6% Native American/Other). Derry is less Native American/Other than neighboring Methuen Town (0.8% Native American/Other).

Derry's Multiracial Population

936 residents of Derry identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Derry roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Hampshire (4% Multiracial). Of the 100 places in New Hampshire, Derry is ranked #44 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Derry is more Multiracial than neighboring Londonderry (3.6% Multiracial), Raymond (3.9% Multiracial), and Methuen Town (2.6% Multiracial). Derry is less Multiracial than neighboring Manchester (4.2% Multiracial), and Hudson (4.5% Multiracial).

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