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The City of Derby had a population of 26,062 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Derby ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Kansas. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Derby is located at latitude 37.5456 and longitude -97.2689 in Sedgwick County. The formal boundaries for the City of Derby encompass a land area of 9.91 sq. miles and a water area of 0.04 sq. miles. Sedgwick County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Derby has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Derby is located within Township of Rockford, a minor civil division (MCD) of Sedgwick County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,062 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,346 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 36 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $84,112 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,661 |
| Median Home Value | $236,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,026 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,159 (64.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,288 (29.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 579 (5.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 10,447 |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Family Households | 6,843 (65.5%) |
The table below compares Derby to the other 740 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Kansas by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 16 | 98th |
| Population Density | # 22 | 97th |
| Median Household Income | # 99 | 87th |
| Per Capita Income | # 115 | 85th |
| Diversity Index | # 156 | 79th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Kansas Census Data Comparison Tool.
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