Derby, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
12,359
Population
2,442/sq mi density
$76,263
Median Income
$45,781 per capita
$242,300
Home Value
$343,257 Zillow
$1,453
Median Rent
36.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
314
Violent Crime/100K
2,581 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$76,263 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$242,300 home value, $1,453/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
314 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
12,359
Census 2023
Population Density
2,442
per square mile
Land Area
5.1
square miles (13.1 km²)
Median Age
46.3 yrs
19% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 68.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 13.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 20.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.9% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
68.5%
Black
13.4%
Hispanic
20.9%
Asian
1.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 77.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 26.3% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
77.3%
Spanish
26.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
12.5%
Veterans
7.5%
25% above US avg (6%)
Disability
11.2%
14% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.1%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.9%
55% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.515
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 12,359 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,442 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 46.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.2% |
| Female | 52.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 68.5% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.9% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
Language
| English Only | 77.3% |
| Spanish | 26.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 12.5% |
| Veterans | 7.5% |
| Disability | 11.2% |
| Health Insurance | 96.1% |
| Uninsured | 3.9% |
| Broadband Access | 89.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.515 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |