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Derby, KS


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Derby, Kansas

Introduction to Derby, Kansas

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

Derby History

Derby is a part of the Wichita metro area, and is located in the Sedgwick County, which was founded on February 26, 1867 and was named after John Sedgwick. The city of Derby was named after the railroad official of Santa Fe.

Derby and nearby Attractions

  • Derby Historical Museum
  • El Dorado State Park
  • Kansas Aviation Museum
  • Mid - America All - Indian Center

Things To Do In Derby

Tourists can visit a number of museums while in Derby. Some of these include the Great Plains Transportation Museum, Museum of World Treasures, and the Omnisphere and Science Center. If art interests you, you can even check out the Wichita Art Museum. The Cheney State Park has the facilities of sailing, camping, and fishing. One can also have a look around the Derby Public Library.

Derby Transportation

Tulsa International Airport provides air transportation facilities.

Derby Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education is provided by the Wichita State University, Butler County Community College, Friends University, and Cowley County Community College.

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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