Derby, CO Demographics

A map of Derby's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	6,381	6,056	75.5%	72.0%
White	1,763	1,965	20.9%	23.4%
Multiracial	193	169	2.3%	2.0%
Native American/Other	65	94	0.8%	1.1%
Black	42	87	0.5%	1.0%
Asian	9	36	0.1%	0.4%

Derby, Colorado has an estimated population of 8,453, a less than 1% change from the 8,407 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.5% Hispanic, 20.9% White, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, 0.5% Black, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Derby, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Derby has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Derby, that probability was 42.6% in 2020 and 38.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Derby is ranked the 86th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 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 was ranked the 80th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Derby's White Population

1,763 residents of Derby, or 20.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Derby is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Derby ranks 468th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derby's White population has declined by an estimated 10.3%. White residents' share of Derby's population has decreased from 23.4% to 20.9%.

Derby is less White than neighboring Welby (33.9% White), North Washington (58.5% White), Commerce City (40.7% White), Thornton (50.2% White), and Sherrelwood (29.7% White).

Derby's Black Population

42 residents of Derby, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Derby is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Derby ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derby's Black population has declined by an estimated 51.7%. Black residents' share of Derby's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.5%.

Derby is more Black than neighboring North Washington (0% Black). Derby is less Black than neighboring Welby (1.6% Black), Commerce City (3.8% Black), Thornton (2% Black), and Sherrelwood (0.6% Black).

Derby's Asian Population

9 residents of Derby, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Derby is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Derby ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derby's Asian population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Asian residents' share of Derby's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Derby is less Asian than neighboring Welby (3.2% Asian), North Washington (3.4% Asian), Commerce City (2.4% Asian), Thornton (5.2% Asian), and Sherrelwood (1.4% Asian).

Derby's Hispanic Population

6,381 residents of Derby, or 75.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Derby is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Derby ranks 9th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derby's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Derby's population has increased from 72.0% to 75.5%.

Derby is more Hispanic than neighboring Welby (59.1% Hispanic), North Washington (32.7% Hispanic), Commerce City (48.5% Hispanic), Thornton (37.7% Hispanic), and Sherrelwood (63.4% Hispanic).

Derby's Native American/Other Population

65 residents of Derby, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Derby is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Derby ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derby's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Derby's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Derby is more Native American/Other than neighboring Welby (0.3% Native American/Other), and North Washington (0.3% Native American/Other). Derby is less Native American/Other than neighboring Commerce City (1.3% Native American/Other), and Sherrelwood (2.5% Native American/Other).

Derby's Multiracial Population

193 residents of Derby, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Derby is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Derby ranks 415th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derby's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Derby's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Derby is more Multiracial than neighboring Welby (1.8% Multiracial). Derby is less Multiracial than neighboring North Washington (5.1% Multiracial), Commerce City (3.3% Multiracial), Thornton (4.1% Multiracial), and Sherrelwood (2.4% 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.