Derry (CDP), New Hampshire
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Derry CDP is a census-designated place (CDP) within the town of Derry in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 22,661 at the 2000 census.
- The United States Census Bureau uses the CDP as a reporting mechanism to provide separate, detailed demographics for the more densely populated central urban area of Derry. The area and population reported here are also included in the aggregate values reported for the town as a whole. See: Derry, New Hampshire.
[edit] Geography
According to the U.S. Census, the urban area occupies 40.6 km² (15.7 mi²) of the town. 39.9 km² (15.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The CDP's total area is 1.60% water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 22,661 people, 8,670 households, and 5,739 families residing in the urban center. The population density was 567.4/km² (1,469.3/mi²). There were 8,942 housing units at an average density of 223.9 persons/km² (579.8 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.58% White, 1.05% African American, 0.22% Native American, 1.12% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.75% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. 2.21% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 8,670 households out of which 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 12.0% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 33.8% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.18.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 29.0% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 35.9% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.
The median income for a household is $49,792, and the median income for a family was $56,332. Males had a median income of $40,185 versus $28,580 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,938. 6.0% of the population and 4.3% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 6.9% are under the age of 18 and 7.6% are 65 or older.
