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How Rich Is Deon Derrico? A Look at His Net Worth and Family Life

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Deon Derrico and his family have been in the spotlight for several years. He and his ex-wife, Karen, had 14 children together, which helped them score a show on TLC: Doubling Down With The Derricos. Following the news of the couple’s split last year, many people have been wondering… what is Deon Derrico’s net worth? And how does he make money outside of the TLC program? Here’s everything you need to know.

About Deon Derrico

Deon Derrico was born on September 16, 1970, in Detroit, Michigan. He was raised in inner-city Detroit and studied drama throughout his school-age years. To support his potential acting career, Deon became a hair stylist, owned a salon and other small businesses. He’s truly a self-made man. After moving to Hollywood, he landed his first film. The budding actor landed a small role as an FBI agent in Miss Congeniality 2

Not long after that, he and Karen Derrico got married. The couple wed in 2005. They went on to welcome 14 children together (four sets of multiples). Karen and Deon had twins, quintuplets, another set of twins, and triplets. All of the children were naturally conceived.

 

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Their huge family helped them land their own show, Doubling Down With The Derricos. TLC premiered the show in 2020 and viewers instantly fell in love with the Derrico family. Unfortunately, the news broke in June 2024 that Karen and Deon were getting a divorce. Fans were heartbroken to hear the news.

What has all of this done for Deon Derrico’s net worth? More importantly, how is the divorce going to impact his finances?

What is Deon Derrico’s Net Worth?

Deon Derrico’s net worth is estimated to be about $6 million. He definitely needs that money to support his massive family. Several years ago on Doubling Down With The Derricos, Karen talked about the amount of money they spend each month just feeding their family.

“The amount of money that we spend on groceries … oh my gosh … $2,500 to $3,500 a month easy,” she said. Deon chimed in, “In a week we go through 15 boxes of waffles [and] 20 rolls of toilet paper.”

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Now that they’re divorced, Deon has been ordered by the court to pay $1,166 in child support to Karen each month for their 13 minor children. Karen is in charge of securing medical insurance for the kids.

Unlike many other TLC stars, Deon and Karen’s salaries from the show have not been revealed. However, that’s not the only way Deon is bringing in money. He is also a real estate investor and a keynote speaker.

The air date for Season 6 of Doubling Down With The Derricos has not yet been announced, but the family has confirmed that they have been filming for the next season. It’s likely viewers will get to see a lot of the divorce drama play out on the small screen.

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With 14 Children To Take Care of, What Is the Net Worth of Deon and Karen Derrico?

Deon and Karen Derrico's net worthAmericans Deon and Karen Derrico are famous reality TV stars, but they have also had other occupations. Deon lists his occupations as an actor and real estate investor, while Karen considers herself an entrepreneur. They are best known for appearing on the TLC reality series Doubling Down With the Derricos with their 14 children. The Derrico family requires a lot of everything, so fans want to know “What exactly is Deon and Karen Derrico’s net worth?”

Who Are Deon and Karen Derrico?

Deon Derrico was born on Sept. 16, 1970, to parents Marian and Eddie Derrico in Detroit, Michigan. There is no information publicly available on whether he has any siblings. He graduated from Detroit’s Cooley High School and was reportedly interested in acting while young. He had a role in the 2009 project Duress, but he was uncredited.

Over the years, Deon has taken on multiple projects. Early in his career, he worked as a chef, bus driver, hairstylist, and salon owner. Today, he is a real estate investor who flips and restores properties. In 2010, Deon became the CEO of the Derricodew Corporation, a property management company. He also founded a talent/production company called Deon Derrico Entertainment, Inc.

Karen Derrico was born Karen Evonne Carter in Kingstree, South Carolina on February 26, 1980. Little public information is available about her parents and it is not clear if she has any siblings. She graduated from Kingstree Senior High School, but other details regarding her academic credentials have not been made public. She worked at a daycare center after graduating and eventually became a flight attendant.

Karen met Deon through her work as a flight attendant. The couple married in 2002 and had their first child in 2006. Today, the couple has 14 children and live in Las Vegas. All of the children, which includes quintuplets, triplets, and two sets of twins, were born naturally, without IVF.

All of the kids’ names start with the letter “D”: Darian (born 2006), Derrick (born 2011), Dallas and Denver (born 2012), Deniko, Dariz, Deonee, Daician, and Daiten (born 2013), Diez and Dior (born 2018), and Dawsyn, De’Aren, and Dyver (born 2019). The couple lost a son named Carter shortly after birth in 2018.

TLC has documented the ups and downs of Deon and Karen Derrico’s family in their reality series Doubling Down with the Derricos since 2020. The series follows the day-to-day adventures of the family and the challenges of raising four back-to-back sets of multiples. The reality show, which premiered on Aug. 11, 2020, is now signed for a fourth season.

Deon and Karen Derrico’s Net Worth And Assets

Deon and Karen Derrico’s net worth is impressive. Deon has an estimated net worth of $6 million, while Karen has an estimated net worth of $500,000. While the exact payout for the TLC stars is unknown, after three successful seasons, the cast of a TLC reality show typically receives between $7,000 and $10,000 per episode. After that, the base pay rises to about $25,000 per episode.

Deon also reportedly makes a considerable income from his real estate endeavors and his entertainment business. The Derricos currently live in a four-bedroom, three-bathroom home in North Las Vegas, Nevada. The home is frequently shown on the family’s reality show, as that’s where most of the action unfolds.

Future Effects On Net Worth

Deon and Karen Derrico’s net worth is a reflection of the hard work they put in to secure their family’s future. It is reasonable to assume that the family will continue seeing success in the future. If their series remains successful, we might be seeing the Derricos for many more years.

What do you think Deon and Karen Derrico’s net worth will be in 2025? Let us know in the comments below!

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