Derby, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 435, Derby's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Derby is a small community located in Ohio, within Pickaway County. The total population is 435. It ranks as the 916th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Derby is 34.4 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 39.7 years. With 36.3% of the population under 18, Derby has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Derby is $29,035. This is 59% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 64% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 58.4%. This is 339% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Derby, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $134,400. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $214,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 33.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 50% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Derby was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Derby, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.