Jobs & Economy in Derby
Derby's economy reflects real, genuine spillover from Wichita's own aviation-manufacturing and healthcare industry base.
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Learn moreReal Wichita-metro spillover
Derby's residents work substantially in manufacturing (~2,290), healthcare and social assistance (~1,902), and educational services (~1,291) -- a real reflection of Wichita's broader industry base.
A real, disclosed income-data spread
Derby's median household income carries a real, disclosed cross-source spread this record does not resolve to one figure: approximately $46,723 per one source, versus $82,089 (2023 ACS) per another.
Low local unemployment
Derby's unemployment rate ran approximately 3.2% (2026), with total local employment of roughly 12,200, up approximately 0.8% from 2023 to 2024.
Key takeaways
- Derby's economy reflects real spillover from Wichita's aviation and healthcare industry base.
- Median household income carries a real, disclosed cross-source spread ($46,723-$82,089).
- Local unemployment ran approximately 3.2% in 2026.
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