Demographics & People — Derby, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 25,801 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~26,700 |
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| Median Age | 35.9 |
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| Total Households | 10,329 |
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| Family Households | 6,743 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2853 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20,892 |
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| Black or African American | 484 |
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| Asian | 226 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,454 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 7,104 |
| Other groups | 5,722 |
| German | 4,512 |
| English | 3,304 |
| Irish | 3,016 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,777 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,231 |
| American | 1,995 |
| European | 938 |
| Italian | 765 |
Language
| English Only | 22,705 |
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| Spanish | 1,184 |
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| Population 5+ | 24,231 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,127 |
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| Population 18+ | 17,900 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Derby, Kansas.
