Derry, PA Demographics

A map of Derry's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,448	2,464	93.6%	93.4%
Multiracial	71	100	2.7%	3.8%
Black	59	23	2.3%	0.9%
Asian	18	2	0.7%	0.1%
Native American/Other	14	12	0.5%	0.5%
Hispanic	4	38	0.2%	1.4%

Derry, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,614, a less than 1% change from the 2,639 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.6% White, 2.7% Multiracial, 2.3% Black, 0.7% Asian, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Hispanic. 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania 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 12.7% in 2020 and 12.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Derry is ranked the 537th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 523rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Derry's White Population

2,448 residents of Derry, or 93.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Derry is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Derry ranks 655th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derry's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Derry's population has remained roughly unchanged at 93.6%.

Derry is more White than neighboring Bradenville (91.7% White), and Latrobe (90.9% White). Derry is less White than neighboring Millwood (100% White), Loyalhanna (96.7% White), and Youngstown (95.4% White).

Derry's Black Population

59 residents of Derry, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Derry is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Derry ranks 1020th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derry's Black population has grown by an estimated 156.5%. Black residents' share of Derry's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.3%.

Derry is more Black than neighboring Millwood (0% Black), Bradenville (0% Black), Loyalhanna (0.7% Black), Latrobe (1.2% Black), and Youngstown (0% Black).

Derry's Asian Population

18 residents of Derry, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Derry is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Derry ranks 1412th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derry's Asian population has grown by an estimated 800.0%. Asian residents' share of Derry's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.7%.

Derry is more Asian than neighboring Millwood (0% Asian), Bradenville (0% Asian), Loyalhanna (0% Asian), and Youngstown (0% Asian).

Derry's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Derry, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Derry is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Derry ranks 1263rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derry's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 89.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Derry's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.2%.

Derry is more Hispanic than neighboring Millwood (0% Hispanic), Bradenville (0% Hispanic), Latrobe (0.1% Hispanic), and Youngstown (0% Hispanic). Derry is less Hispanic than neighboring Loyalhanna (1.2% Hispanic).

Derry's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Derry, or 0.5% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Derry ranks 749th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derry's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Derry's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Derry is more Native American/Other than neighboring Millwood (0% Native American/Other), Bradenville (0.4% Native American/Other), Loyalhanna (0% Native American/Other), and Latrobe (0.1% Native American/Other). Derry is less Native American/Other than neighboring Youngstown (0.9% Native American/Other).

Derry's Multiracial Population

71 residents of Derry, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Derry is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Derry ranks 701st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derry's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Derry's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.7%.

Derry is more Multiracial than neighboring Millwood (0% Multiracial), and Loyalhanna (1.4% Multiracial). Derry is less Multiracial than neighboring Bradenville (7.9% Multiracial), Latrobe (7% Multiracial), and Youngstown (3.7% 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.