Colby, WI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
2,038
Unemployment
4.1%
Poverty
11.4%
Median Home
$115,000
Median Income
$49,338
Median Rent
$643
Colby SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
7
Safety
N/A
Amenities
6
Education
4
Commute
9
Rankings for Colby in Wisconsin
Map Of Colby, WI
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Population over time in Colby
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,038 | 2.5% |
| 2018 | 1,989 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 2,000 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 1,964 | 6.1% |
| 2015 | 1,851 | 3.5% |
| 2014 | 1,788 | 5.5% |
| 2013 | 1,694 | 2.3% |
| 2012 | 1,656 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 1,642 | 3.2% |
| 2010 | 1,591 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Colby
| Race | Colby | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.7% | 81.3% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.1% | 6.3% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.3% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 14.6% | 6.8% | 18.0% |
Gender in Colby
| Gender | Colby | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Colby for adults over 25
| Education | Colby | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 48.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 11.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 1.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Colby, Wisconsin
| Income | Colby | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.4% | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.4% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.4% | 9.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 17.8% | 9.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.6% | 13.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.8% | 18.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 14.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.4% | 15.8% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.5% | 5.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.3% | 4.9% | 7.7% |
