Living in Colby, KS
Colby, Kansas Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
5,473
Unemployment
2.7%
Poverty
13.3%
Median Home
$125,500
Median Income
$56,358
Median Rent
$634
Colby SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
5
Affordability
9
Diversity
6
Safety
7
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
10
Colby, KS Cost Of Living
84
Colby's Overall Cost Of Living
Colby's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Colby | Kansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 93 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 93 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 56 | 76 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 105 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 98 | 100 | |
Colby, KS Photos
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Rankings for Colby in Kansas
Map Of Colby, KS
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Population over time in Colby
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5,473 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 5,505 | 2.6% |
| 2017 | 5,365 | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 5,460 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 5,450 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 5,411 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 5,382 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 5,347 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 5,307 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 5,267 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Colby
| Race | Colby | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.5% | 75.9% | 60.7% |
| African American | 3.1% | 5.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.2% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.0% | 11.9% | 18.0% |
Gender in Colby
| Gender | Colby | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Colby for adults over 25
| Education | Colby | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 32.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 16.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Colby, Kansas
| Income | Colby | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.1% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.7% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.8% | 9.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.3% | 9.7% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.5% | 18.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.2% | 14.8% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.5% | 5.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.1% | 5.3% | 7.7% |
