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Derwood, MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population

1,984

Land area

0.6sq mi

People per sq mi

3,166

ZIP codes

0

Derwood and its ZIP codes

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Derwood at a glance

  • Derwood is about 5 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $118,194 a year, 14% more than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $719,800 (71% above Maryland) and median rent is $1,676 a month.

Local data for Derwood, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Derwood, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$118,194

Poverty rate

7.0%

Median home value

$719,800

Median rent

$1,676/mo

Homeownership

58.0%

Bachelor's or higher

55.8%

Median age

38.9

Average commute

33.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Ethiopian Americans (229), Polish Americans (149), Chinese Americans (146).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Derwood.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$96,368

456,358 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$104,882

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$17.2B

FY 2026, $16,210 per person

Montgomery County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Derwood, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone53.6%
  • Carpooled6.8%
  • Public transit12.5%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home27.0%

Average one-way commute: 33.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Derwood, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

1,849

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

2,029

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 27°F

41.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Derwood, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

22.7%

U.S. 33.3% -10.6 pts

Diabetes

10.3%

U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts

Smoking

5.9%

U.S. 12.8% -6.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.6%

U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts

Cities near Derwood

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
RedlandCensus-designated place1.2 mi7.2
RockvilleCity1.9 mi13.6
Washington GroveTown2.3 mi0.3
GaithersburgCity2.8 mi10.3
Aspen HillCensus-designated place3.8 mi9.5
Flower HillCensus-designated place4.4 mi2.1
Leisure WorldCensus-designated place4.4 mi1.1
OlneyCensus-designated place4.7 mi16.2
North PotomacCensus-designated place4.9 mi6.5
North BethesdaCensus-designated place5.1 mi8.9
Montgomery VillageCensus-designated place5.3 mi3.9
Garrett ParkTown6.1 mi0.3
LayhillCensus-designated place6.2 mi1.6
GlenmontCensus-designated place6.4 mi2.8
LaytonsvilleTown6.5 mi1
North KensingtonCensus-designated place6.6 mi1.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Derwood, MD in?
Derwood is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the population of Derwood, MD?
About 1,984 people live in Derwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Derwood?
Nearby places include Redland (1.2 mi), Rockville (1.9 mi), Washington Grove (2.3 mi), Gaithersburg (2.8 mi), Aspen Hill (3.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023