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67701

Colby, KS

Total Population
6,220
Median Household Income
$68,063
Median Home Value
$167,400
Median Rent
$740

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$68,063
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$167,400
100.3% above state median
Rent
$740
100% above state median
Median Age
33.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

Location Map

Colby, KS 67701

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Colby, KS

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

27.1% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 33.9 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 0.3%, below national average.

Low poverty rate of 6.5%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$68,063
-9.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-31,888,775
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.32 people

Total Households
2,491
Family Households
51.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
30.8%
#2 Industry
Arts,
16.6%
#3 Industry
Finance
10.7%
Total Employed Residents:1,787

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
19.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.3%
70 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:3,022
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
99.7%
3,263 employed
Labor Force
3,273
10 unemployed
Median Age
33.9 years
Per Capita Income
$37,409
Poverty Rate
6.5%

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