How long is the commute from Derby, KS?
Workers who live in Derby, KS take an average of 23.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
7.6% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.0 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Derby get to work
| Means of transportation | Derby | Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.3% (±2.4 points) | 79.1% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.0% (±1.6 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.1 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.6% (±1.7 points) | 8.1% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Derby, the average commute is higher than in Sedgwick County (19.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Derby, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Sedgwick County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sedgwick County, Derby ranks 21 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 619 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Derby
| Vehicles available | Derby | Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±1.8 points) | 5.7% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.0% (±4.0 points) | 32.9% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% (±3.8 points) | 37.2% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.6% (±3.2 points) | 24.2% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Derby, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Sedgwick County (5.7%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (5.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Derby
| Derby | Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.6% (±1.7 points) | 8.1% (±0.5 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±1.1 points) | 96.5% (±0.4 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% (±2.8 points) | 91.9% (±0.5 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Derby, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sedgwick County (91.9%).
It is also higher than in Kansas (90.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Derby
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby | — | 23.0 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Riverside Township (Sedgwick County) | 2.6 mi | 20.1 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Rockford Township | 3.6 mi | 22.5 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Oaklawn-Sunview | 4.1 mi | 17.7 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Gypsum Township (Sedgwick County) | 4.2 mi | 19.5 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Salem Township (Sedgwick County) | 4.8 mi | 23.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| McConnell AFB | 5.2 mi | 8.2 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Haysville | 5.4 mi | 20.4 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Mulvane | 5.9 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Riverside Township (Sedgwick County), KS (20.1 minutes), Oaklawn-Sunview, KS (17.7 minutes), McConnell AFB, KS (8.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sedgwick County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Goddard | 24.7 minutes (±4.5) |
| 16 | Sherman Township (Sedgwick County) | 24.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 17 (tie) | Viola | 24.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 17 (tie) | Viola Township | 24.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 19 | Salem Township (Sedgwick County) | 23.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 20 | Garden Plain Township | 23.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 21 | Derby | 23.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 22 (tie) | Attica Township | 22.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 22 (tie) | Grant Township (Sedgwick County) | 22.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 24 | Payne Township (Sedgwick County) | 22.6 minutes (±6.2) |
| 25 | Rockford Township | 22.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 26 | Union Township (Sedgwick County) | 22.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 27 | Colwich | 22.1 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 13 of 46 places in Sedgwick County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Derby
How long is the average commute in Derby?
Workers who live in Derby, KS take an average of 23.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Derby without a car?
2.9% of households in Derby have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Derby?
7.6% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Derby worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Derby city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Derby city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Derby city, Kansas
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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