Derby is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States.

Minich built the first houses, smithies, and general stores on the site that would become Derby.

In 1880, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway changed the name of its rail station to Derby, after railroad official C.F.

The aviation industry had begun its growth in Wichita during the 1920s, and when the demands of the war required more airplanes, businesses such as Boeing, Cessna and Beechcraft flourished.

[7] Boeing was located a few miles north of the city, which provided a close place for workers to live.

Throughout the Cold War, Boeing maintained military contracts and kept jobs nearby.

Many airmen found homes in Derby when space on base became occupied.

[11] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

The 2020 United States census counted 25,625 people, 9,991 households, and 6,888 families in Derby.

Derby supports more than 532 businesses, ranging from modest home-based businesses to large manufacturing companies like BRG Precision Products, manufacturer of custom digital electronic clocks and emergency messaging systems, and Mid Continent Controls, manufacturer of cabin management and in-flight entertainment systems for business jets.

The city's economy is strongest in construction, retail, finance/insurance/real estate, and health-care related activities.

Aircraft manufacturers Spirit AeroSystems, Textron Aviation, and Bombardier Learjet provide jobs for a significant portion of the community's residents, as do Derby Public Schools and McConnell Air Force Base.

High Park features fishing, soccer fields, softball diamonds, walking paths, and an amphitheatre.

Annual events include Fourth of July, and Derby BBQ Festival.

[citation needed] The Derby Dash provides point-to-point bus transportation to residents within city limits.