Derwood, MD Demographics

A map of Derwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	821	1,019	41.4%	40.2%
Black	323	297	16.3%	11.7%
Asian	278	673	14.0%	26.5%
Hispanic	220	378	11.1%	14.9%
Multiracial	210	155	10.6%	6.1%
Native American/Other	132	13	6.7%	0.5%

Derwood, Maryland has an estimated population of 1,984, a large decrease from the 2,535 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.4% White, 16.3% Black, 14.0% Asian, 11.1% Hispanic, 10.6% Multiracial, and 6.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Derwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Derwood has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Derwood, that probability was 72.8% in 2020 and 75.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Derwood is ranked the 286th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 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). Derwood was ranked the 260th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Derwood's White Population

821 residents of Derwood, or 41.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Derwood is lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Derwood ranks 413th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derwood's White population has declined by an estimated 19.4%. White residents' share of Derwood's population has increased from 40.2% to 41.4%.

Derwood is more White than neighboring Redland (30.5% White), Flower Hill (20% White), and Gaithersburg (29.7% White). Derwood is less White than neighboring Rockville (43.2% White), and Washington Grove (83.9% White).

Derwood's Black Population

323 residents of Derwood, or 16.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Derwood is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Derwood ranks 228th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.8%. Black residents' share of Derwood's population has increased from 11.7% to 16.3%.

Derwood is more Black than neighboring Redland (13.8% Black), Rockville (11% Black), Washington Grove (1% Black), and Gaithersburg (14.6% Black).

Derwood's Asian Population

278 residents of Derwood, or 14.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Derwood is higher than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Derwood ranks 5th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 58.7%. Asian residents' share of Derwood's population has decreased from 26.5% to 14.0%.

Derwood is more Asian than neighboring Washington Grove (4.7% Asian), and Flower Hill (13.9% Asian). Derwood is less Asian than neighboring Redland (19.8% Asian), Rockville (22.1% Asian), and Gaithersburg (20.3% Asian).

Derwood's Hispanic Population

220 residents of Derwood, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Derwood is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Derwood ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 41.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Derwood's population has decreased from 14.9% to 11.1%.

Derwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Washington Grove (4.3% Hispanic). Derwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Redland (29.6% Hispanic), Rockville (18.1% Hispanic), Flower Hill (40.4% Hispanic), and Gaithersburg (30.5% Hispanic).

Derwood's Native American/Other Population

132 residents of Derwood, or 6.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Derwood is higher than in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Derwood ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derwood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 915.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Derwood's population has increased from 0.5% to 6.7%.

Derwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Redland (0.6% Native American/Other), Rockville (1% Native American/Other), Washington Grove (0.2% Native American/Other), Flower Hill (3.8% Native American/Other), and Gaithersburg (1% Native American/Other).

Derwood's Multiracial Population

210 residents of Derwood, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Derwood is higher than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Derwood ranks 74th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Derwood's population has increased from 6.1% to 10.6%.

Derwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Redland (5.8% Multiracial), Rockville (4.5% Multiracial), Washington Grove (5.9% Multiracial), Flower Hill (5.5% Multiracial), and Gaithersburg (3.8% 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.