Census-designated place · New Hampshire
Derry CDP, New Hampshire
Derry CDP, census-designated place, in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Derry CDP had 21,339 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,078). GEOID 3317860.
Residents, 2020-2024
21,339
±1,078 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 22,879
Median household income
$91,673
±$11,389 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$391,200
±$23,036 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$1,549
±$137 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Derry CDP and what county is it in?
Derry CDP is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It covers 16.0 square miles of land, 1,428 residents per square mile in 2020.
Derry CDP is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Derry CDP lies entirely within Derry, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Derry CDP, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Derry CDP's population at 21,339 (±1,078). The 2020 Census counted 22,879 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Derry CDP is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Derry CDP | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 21,339 ±1,078 | 319,082 | no clear change |
| Households | 8,829 ±459 | 127,570 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.40 ±0.11 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,904 ±441 | 137,794 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Derry CDP?
The median resident of Derry CDP is 41.0 years old; 19.9% are under 18 and 14.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.5%. 5.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Derry CDP | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0 ±3.0 | 45.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.9% ±2.4 pts | 18.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.8% ±2.1 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 47.6% ±2.4 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.5% ±1.6 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.4% ±2.2 pts | 89.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±1.7 pts | 1.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±1.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.5% ±1.8 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.2% ±2.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1% ±2.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 16.8% ±2.6 pts | 11.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.7% ±2.5 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.6% ±2.0 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.7% ±3.8 pts | 45.7% | +10.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.1% ±2.3 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.0% ±2.8 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0% ±1.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Derry CDP earn?
Half of Derry CDP's 8,829 households earn less than $91,673 a year (±$11,389), against $118,331 in Rockingham County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 it was $82,546 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Derry CDP | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $91,673 ±$11,389 | $118,331 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $112,372 ±$8,814 | $149,721 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,738 ±$3,128 | $61,558 | +$5,598 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.4% ±1.7 pts | 4.8% | −4.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.0% ±4.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.0% ±2.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% ±1.8 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.4% ±2.3 pts | 95.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Derry CDP?
Owners occupy 59.1% of Derry CDP's occupied homes and renters 40.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $391,200 by its owner (±$23,036). The median renter pays $1,549 a month including utilities, and 43.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Derry CDP | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $391,200 ±$23,036 | $497,500 | +$113,555 |
| Median gross rent | $1,549 ±$137 | $1,687 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.7% ±8.4 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,398 ±$131 | $2,669 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.1% ±4.6 pts | 78.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.9% ±4.6 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Housing units | 9,904 ±441 | 137,794 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.5% ±2.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.8% ±5.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 40.5% ±4.5 pts | 65.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% ±1.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.4% ±1.2 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.6% ±2.6 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.2% ±1.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Derry CDP work and get to work?
71.0% of Derry CDP's workers drive alone and 14.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.2%.
| Measure | Derry CDP | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.9% ±3.5 pts | 67.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% ±1.9 pts | 3.6% | −3.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 71.0% ±4.5 pts | 72.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.1% ±4.0 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.2% ±3.5 pts | 19.4% | +9.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.3 min ±2.4 | 28.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Derry CDP?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Derry CDP, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $71,367 (Tract 34) to $152,172 (Tract 33.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 35Rockingham County | 5,455 | $77,507 |
| Tract 34Rockingham County | 4,707 | $71,367 |
| Tract 36.01Rockingham County | 6,973 | $120,000 |
| Tract 33.01Rockingham County | 4,392 | $152,172 |
| Tract 33.02Rockingham County | 6,088 | $121,534 |
| Tract 36.02Rockingham County | 6,501 | $152,593 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Derry CDP) · Census block assignment files
How does Derry CDP compare with other places in New Hampshire?
Derry CDP ranks 133rd of 235 places in New Hampshire with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 14th | 241 |
| Residents per square mile | 15th | 241 |
| Median household income | 133rd | 235 |
| Per capita income | 132nd | 240 |
| Median home value | 99th | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 67th | 221 |
| Poverty rate | 133rd | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 127th | 239 |
| Median age | 193rd | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 209th | 241 |
| Work from home | 125th | 214 |
| Travel time to work | 101st | 241 |
Derry CDP's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Derry CDP?
9 of the 57 figures for Derry CDP on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Derry CDP are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.