Derby, Kansas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Derby, Kansas is 25,801 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 16th-largest city in Kansas. The median household income is $82,089, the median home value is $221,600, and the median age is 35.2.
The population has grown 18.1% since 2010 (22,524 → 26,604).
25,801
Population
2323
People / sq mi
$82,089
Median Income
$221,600
Median Home Value
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Derby covers 11.1 sq mi of land at 2323 people per square mile.
About Derby, KS
What sets Derby apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 5.6% versus 14.0% nationally. Derby is a city in Kansas with a population of 25,801. It ranks #16 among cities in Kansas by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $82,089 — near the US median of $78,538. About 4.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $221,600, with typical rent around $1,082.
Roughly 36.8% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 5.6% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Derby city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Derby city had a population of 22,524 in 2010 and 26,604 in 2024, a 18.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 26,604 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.20%.
26,604
Population (2024)
22,524
Population (2010)
26,604
Peak (2024)
1.20%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,524 |
| 2011 | 22,732 |
| 2012 | 22,998 |
| 2013 | 23,113 |
| 2014 | 23,277 |
| 2015 | 23,441 |
| 2016 | 23,635 |
| 2017 | 23,651 |
| 2018 | 24,708 |
| 2019 | 24,943 |
| 2020 | 25,715 |
| 2021 | 25,776 |
| 2022 | 25,927 |
| 2023 | 26,323 |
| 2024 | 26,604 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$82,089
Median Household Income
$39,098
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$221,600
Median Home Value
$1,082
Median Rent
67.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.9%
High School+
36.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
85.8%
Public Transit
5.6%
Work From Home
23.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
35.9%
Foreign Born
93.7%
Non-English at Home
11.1%
Veterans
12.2%
With Disability
93.3%
Health Insurance
97.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 26.0% |
| Manufacturing | 18.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.8% |
| Information | 6.8% |
| Construction | 5.5% |
| Public Administration | 5.2% |
| Retail Trade | 3.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Derby, Kansas has a population of 25,801 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 16th-largest city in Kansas.
The median household income in Derby, Kansas is $82,089, with 4.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Derby, Kansas is $221,600, with median monthly rent at $1,082 and a homeownership rate of 67.8%.
The median age in Derby, Kansas is 35.2 years. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.
The population has grown 18.1% since 2010 (22,524 → 26,604).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.