Derby SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Cost of living in Derby summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Derby. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Colorado. Key points include:
The cost of living in Derby is 109 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Derby is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Derby is $367,648.
The median income in Derby is $82,138.
Derby's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Derby Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Derby | Colorado | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 114 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 106 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 122 | 135 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 110 | 107 | 100 |
| Utilities | 109 | 107 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Derby, CO Weather
The average high in Derby is 64.9° and the average low is 36.0°.
There are 36.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 15.8 inches of precipitation each year with 46.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Derby |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 36.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 15.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 46.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Derby Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Derby
The current population in Derby is 8,453. The population has increased 7.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,453 | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 8,692 | -3.5% |
| 2022 | 9,009 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 8,995 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 9,156 | 2.2% |
| 2019 | 8,962 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 9,084 | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 9,365 | 4.9% |
| 2016 | 8,930 | 4.3% |
| 2015 | 8,565 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 8,638 | 10.8% |
| 2013 | 7,799 | 4.3% |
| 2012 | 7,481 | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 7,688 | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 7,846 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Derby
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Derby is:
20.9% White with 1,763 White residents.
0.5% African American with 42 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 9 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 3 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 58 Other residents.
2.3% Two Or More with 193 Two Or More residents.
75.5% Hispanic with 6,381 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Derby | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20.9% | 64.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 75.5% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Derby
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Derby is 47.2% female with 3,988 female residents.
Derby is 52.8% male with 4,465 male residents.
| Gender | Derby | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 49.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.8% | 50.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Derby for adults over 25
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20.0% of adults in Derby completed < 9th grade.
17.0% of adults in Derby completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Derby completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Derby completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Derby completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Derby completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Derby completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Derby completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Derby completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Derby | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 20.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 17.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 28.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Derby, Colorado
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4.6% of households in Derby earn Less than $10,000.
1.5% of households in Derby earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.7% of households in Derby earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.5% of households in Derby earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.6% of households in Derby earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.4% of households in Derby earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.0% of households in Derby earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.0% of households in Derby earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.7% of households in Derby earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.1% of households in Derby earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Derby | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.6% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.7% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.5% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.6% | 8.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.4% | 14.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.0% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.7% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.1% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
