Colby, KS

City

Demographics of Colby

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

37.1%

Households with Children

33.3%

School Enrollment K-12

761

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.5%
School Age (5-17): 20.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 28.2%
Working Age (35-54): 17.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.2%
Seniors (65+): 15.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.3%
High School / GED: 16.7%
Some College or Associate's: 39.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 37.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 20.8%
Single Parents: 12.4%
Couples & Adults: 25.8%
Living Alone: 41.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 81.2%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 10.8%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 2.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 44.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 55.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 69.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 25.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.6%
Spanish: 5.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 5.2%
Elementary (1-4): 6.1%
Middle School (5-8): 6.0%
High School (9-12): 5.2%
College / Graduate: 10.2%
Not Enrolled: 67.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Colby

Russell Springs / Elkader

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources