This was 6.8 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 24,428.
96.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Derby for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 602 | 3.8 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,882 | 18.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 601 | 3.8 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,357 | 8.6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,550 | 16.1 |
Associate's degree | 1,752 | 11.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 4,018 | 25.4 |
Master's degree | 1,772 | 11.2 |
Professional school degree | 114 | 0.7 |
Doctorate degree | 183 | 1.2 |