Derby Acres, CA Demographics

A map of Derby Acres's Population by Race

Derby Acres, California has an estimated population of 335, a large increase from the 301 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.2% White, 27.2% Hispanic, 5.1% Multiracial, 0.6% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Derby Acres, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Derby Acres has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Derby Acres, that probability was 40.4% in 2020 and 47.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Derby Acres is ranked the 1298th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. 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). Derby Acres was ranked the 1315th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Derby Acres's White Population

225 residents of Derby Acres, or 67.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Derby Acres is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Derby Acres ranks 405th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derby Acres's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Derby Acres's population has decreased from 75.1% to 67.2%.

Derby Acres is more White than neighboring Ford City (44.7% White), Taft Heights (41.1% White), and South Taft (28.2% White). Derby Acres is less White than neighboring McKittrick (98.5% White), and Fellows (78.9% White).

Derby Acres's Black Population

2 residents of Derby Acres, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Derby Acres is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Derby Acres ranks 722nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derby Acres's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Black residents' share of Derby Acres's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Derby Acres is more Black than neighboring McKittrick (0% Black), Fellows (0% Black), Ford City (0% Black), Taft Heights (0% Black), and South Taft (0% Black).

Derby Acres's Asian Population

0 residents of Derby Acres, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Derby Acres is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Derby Acres ranks 1145th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derby Acres's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Derby Acres's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Derby Acres is less Asian than neighboring Ford City (0.5% Asian), and Taft Heights (2.5% Asian).

Derby Acres's Hispanic Population

91 residents of Derby Acres, or 27.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Derby Acres is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Derby Acres ranks 954th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derby Acres's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Derby Acres's population has increased from 17.3% to 27.2%.

Derby Acres is more Hispanic than neighboring McKittrick (0% Hispanic), and Fellows (0% Hispanic). Derby Acres is less Hispanic than neighboring Ford City (54% Hispanic), Taft Heights (52.9% Hispanic), and South Taft (67% Hispanic).

Derby Acres's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Derby Acres, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Derby Acres is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Derby Acres ranks 1028th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derby Acres's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Derby Acres's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Derby Acres is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ford City (0.8% Native American/Other), and Taft Heights (1.5% Native American/Other).

Derby Acres's Multiracial Population

17 residents of Derby Acres, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Derby Acres is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Derby Acres ranks 808th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derby Acres's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 21.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Derby Acres's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.1%.

Derby Acres is more Multiracial than neighboring McKittrick (1.5% Multiracial), Ford City (0% Multiracial), Taft Heights (2% Multiracial), and South Taft (4.8% Multiracial). Derby Acres is less Multiracial than neighboring Fellows (21.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.