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Derby, KS


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Derby, Kansas

Derby, Kansas is 10 miles S of Wichita, Kansas. It is in Sedgwick county. The city is part of the Wichita metro area. The population of Derby is 17,807.

The People and Families of Derby

In Derby, about 70% of adults are married. Derby, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Derby had a median family income of $66,476. Derby is one of the richer cities in Kansas. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Derby. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Derby political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $5,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Derby Housing

Of the housing in Derby, approximately 79% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Derby than most places in Kansas.

Commuting

In Derby, 97% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size.

Of Note

High Points

Derby strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyDerby Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyDerby Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyDerby People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 7%Derby College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 9%Derby Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 11%Derby Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Derby, KS

Comparing Derby to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men69
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Women610
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity48
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times75
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use27
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes61
Affordability of Rents31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime65
Low Property Crime32

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