Derwood, MD Demographics

A map of Derwood's Population by Race

Derwood, Maryland had a population of 2,535 in 2020. It was 40.2% White, 11.7% Black, 26.5% Asian, 14.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 6.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Derwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Derwood is the 260th 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).

Derwood's White Population

1,019 residents of Derwood identify as White, or 40.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Derwood slightly less than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Derwood is ranked #413 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Derwood is more White than neighboring Redland (33.9% White), Flower Hill (23.9% White), and Gaithersburg (31.5% White). Derwood is less White than neighboring Rockville (45% White), and Washington Grove (76.2% White).

Derwood's Black Population

297 residents of Derwood identify as Black, or 11.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Derwood less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Derwood is ranked #228 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Derwood is more Black than neighboring Rockville (10.6% Black), and Washington Grove (5% Black). Derwood is less Black than neighboring Redland (15% Black), Flower Hill (19.4% Black), and Gaithersburg (16.1% Black).

Derwood's Asian Population

673 residents of Derwood identify as Asian, or 26.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Derwood larger than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Derwood is ranked #5 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Derwood is more Asian than neighboring Redland (17.2% Asian), Rockville (21.4% Asian), Washington Grove (3.4% Asian), Flower Hill (14.7% Asian), and Gaithersburg (19% Asian).

Derwood's Hispanic Population

378 residents of Derwood identify as Hispanic, or 14.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Derwood roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Derwood is ranked #82 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Derwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Washington Grove (9.1% Hispanic). Derwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Redland (28.3% Hispanic), Rockville (16.9% Hispanic), Flower Hill (36.9% Hispanic), and Gaithersburg (28.5% Hispanic).

Derwood's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Derwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Derwood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Derwood is ranked #342 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Derwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Redland (1% Native American/Other), Rockville (1% Native American/Other), Washington Grove (1.4% Native American/Other), Flower Hill (1.2% Native American/Other), and Gaithersburg (1.1% Native American/Other).

Derwood's Multiracial Population

155 residents of Derwood identify as Multiracial, or 6.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Derwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Derwood is ranked #71 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Derwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Redland (4.5% Multiracial), Rockville (5% Multiracial), Washington Grove (5% Multiracial), Flower Hill (4% Multiracial), and Gaithersburg (3.8% Multiracial).

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