Derry, NH Demographics

A map of Derry's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	19,080	20,043	89.4%	87.6%
Hispanic	964	1,107	4.5%	4.8%
Multiracial	635	936	3.0%	4.1%
Asian	607	385	2.8%	1.7%
Native American/Other	29	155	0.1%	0.7%
Black	24	253	0.1%	1.1%

Derry, New Hampshire has an estimated population of 21,339, a decrease from the 22,879 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.4% White, 4.5% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 2.8% Asian, 0.1% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Derry, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Derry has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than New Hampshire overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Derry, that probability was 22.8% in 2020 and 19.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Derry is ranked the 8th most populous place in New Hampshire, out of 100 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). Derry was ranked the 7th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Derry's White Population

19,080 residents of Derry, or 89.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Derry is slightly higher than in New Hampshire overall, where 86.9% of the population is White. Derry ranks 79th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derry's White population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Derry's population has increased from 87.6% to 89.4%.

Derry is more White than neighboring Manchester (72.3% White), and South Hooksett (86.1% White). Derry is less White than neighboring Londonderry (91.5% White), Raymond (89.8% White), and Hudson (91.8% White).

Derry's Black Population

24 residents of Derry, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Derry is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 1.3% of the population is Black. Derry ranks 24th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derry's Black population has declined by an estimated 90.5%. Black residents' share of Derry's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.1%.

Derry is less Black than neighboring Londonderry (0.4% Black), Raymond (2.4% Black), Manchester (4.2% Black), Hudson (4.8% Black), and South Hooksett (1.5% Black).

Derry's Asian Population

607 residents of Derry, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Derry is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Derry ranks 30th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derry's Asian population has grown by an estimated 57.7%. Asian residents' share of Derry's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.8%.

Derry is more Asian than neighboring Londonderry (0.4% Asian), Raymond (0.3% Asian), Hudson (0.1% Asian), and South Hooksett (2.3% Asian). Derry is less Asian than neighboring Manchester (4.1% Asian).

Derry's Hispanic Population

964 residents of Derry, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Derry is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Derry ranks 9th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derry's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Derry's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Derry is more Hispanic than neighboring Raymond (4.4% Hispanic), Hudson (1.2% Hispanic), and South Hooksett (3.7% Hispanic). Derry is less Hispanic than neighboring Londonderry (5.3% Hispanic), and Manchester (13.8% Hispanic).

Derry's Native American/Other Population

29 residents of Derry, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Derry is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Derry ranks 36th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derry's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 81.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Derry's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Derry is less Native American/Other than neighboring Londonderry (0.5% Native American/Other), Raymond (0.2% Native American/Other), Manchester (0.6% Native American/Other), Hudson (0.3% Native American/Other), and South Hooksett (1.3% Native American/Other).

Derry's Multiracial Population

635 residents of Derry, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Derry is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Derry ranks 45th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derry's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Derry's population has decreased from 4.1% to 3.0%.

Derry is more Multiracial than neighboring Londonderry (2% Multiracial), Raymond (2.9% Multiracial), and Hudson (1.8% Multiracial). Derry is less Multiracial than neighboring Manchester (5% Multiracial), and South Hooksett (5.2% 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.