Derby Line, Vermont Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 783, Derby Line'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 Line is a small community located in Vermont, within Orleans County. The total population is 783. It ranks as the 57th most populous out of 179 Census-designated places in Vermont.

Age Demographics

The median age in Derby Line is 46.7 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 43.1 years. 16.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Derby Line is $71,518. This is 12% lower than the state median of $81,203. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.3%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $201,000. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $316,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Derby Line is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Derby Line has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (1.7% vs 1.1%).

Education

35.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 43.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Derby Line, Vermont 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 Vermont state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 179 Census-designated places in Vermont. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.