Derby, VT is a small, rural town located in Vermont's famous Northeast Kingdom. The population of Derby is 4,559 with a population density of 85 people per square mile compared to the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Derby offers a variety of year-round outdoor activities such as skiing and snowboarding at the Burke Mountain Ski Resort, paddling on the nearby Nulhegan River or paddle boarding on Lake Salem. Other local businesses in Derby include the Riverside Variety & Deli offering grocery items and hot food to go, Riverside Spirits for your favorite beverages and spirits, and the Brownington Country Store for antiques and collectibles. There are also several organizations in Derby such as the New England Firefighters Local 1626 that works to protect their community and others throughout the state, and the Derby Historical Society which hosts tours of many historical landmarks including Old Stone House Museum. Finally, there are several local sporting events such as softball tournaments at Holbrook Field or basketball games at North Country Union High School gymnasium.
The population in Derby is 4,559. There are 93 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Derby is 48, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Derby is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Derby
- 53.2% are married
- 11.8% are divorced
- 23.0% are married with children
- 13.5% have children, but are single
Race in Derby
- 95.4% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.8% claim Other
- 1.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander