Derby, CT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
12,420
Unemployment
8.4%
Poverty
12.4%
Median Home
$199,300
Median Income
$58,534
Median Rent
$1,101
Derby SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
6
Derby, CT Crime Report
402
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,273.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
39.53%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Derby / 100k People |
Connecticut / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 402 | 3,273.3 | 1,746.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 33 | 268.7 | 181.6 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 14 | 114.0 | 57.2 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 17 | 138.4 | 103.8 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 369 | 3,004.6 | 1,565.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 47 | 382.7 | 187.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 250 | 2,035.7 | 1,141.2 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 72 | 586.3 | 236.8 | 246.0 |
Derby, CT Cost Of Living
115
Derby's Overall Cost Of Living
Derby's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Derby | Connecticut | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 124 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 121 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 108 | 112 | 100 | |
| Housing | 111 | 138 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 112 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 146 | 134 | 100 | |
Derby, CT Photos
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Rankings for Derby in Connecticut
Map Of Derby, CT
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Population over time in Derby
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,420 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 12,596 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 12,700 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 12,755 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 12,796 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 12,837 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 12,841 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 12,858 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 12,845 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 12,826 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Derby
| Race | Derby | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.3% | 66.0% | 60.1% |
| African American | 6.2% | 9.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 4.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 21.2% | 16.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Derby
| Gender | Derby | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Derby for adults over 25
| Education | Derby | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Derby, Connecticut
| Income | Derby | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.4% | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 3.4% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.7% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.7% | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.2% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.7% | 15.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.9% | 17.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.4% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.1% | 13.2% | 8.3% |
