Colby is a city located in Clark County Wisconsin. Colby has a 2024 population of 1,918. Colby is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -1.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,950 in 2020.
The average household income in Colby is $63,787 with a poverty rate of 16%. The median age in Colby is 38.2 years: 36.2 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Colby was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,682 | 79.41% |
| Two or more races | 252 | 11.9% |
| Other race | 176 | 8.31% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.14% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 742 | 2.71 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Non Family | 281 | 1.17 | 33.8 | 66.2 |
| Married | 268 | 3.62 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Female | 122 | 3.59 | 37.7 | 62.3 |
| Male | 71 | 3.86 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
56.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 123 | 9.19% |
| Associates Degree | 79 | 5.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 167 | 12.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 43 | 3.21% |
| High School Graduate | 720 | 53.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55 | 4.11% |
| Some College | 151 | 11.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,026 | 939 | 176 |
| Hispanic | 264 | 173 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 133 | 133 | 0 |
| Other Race | 88 | 88 | 34 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 38.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,643 | $54,205 | $31,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,958 | $0 | $56,250 |
| High School Graduate | $45,500 | $48,750 | $36,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,469 | $50,469 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,293 | $49,212 | $35,966 |
| Some College | $45,268 | $47,232 | $35,278 |
$46,293
Average Earnings
$49,212
Average Male
$35,966
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.67% of Colby residents speak only English, while 19.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,427 | 159 | 11.14% |
| Hispanic | 496 | 156 | 31.45% |
| Multiple | 252 | 81 | 32.14% |
| Native | 3 | 3 | 100% |
16%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.89%
Male Poverty Rate
18.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colby is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colby is White, with 11.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59.28% |
| Some College | 13.78% |
| High School | 10.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 31.25% |
| Male Employed | 4.19% |
| Female Employed | 3.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,188 | $78,556 |
| Households | $52,574 | $63,787 |
| Married Families | $85,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,365 | $30,294 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.6%
Male Marriage Rate
35.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
57
Number of Veterans
51
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54 | 4.37% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 1.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.2%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.15%
Born in Colby
88.39%
Native Born
11.61%
Foreign Born
10.48%
Non Citizen
1.13%
Naturalized
88.39% of Colby residents were born in the United States, with 71.15% having been born in Wisconsin. 10.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,878 | -8 | -0.42% |
| 2028 | 1,886 | -8 | -0.42% |
| 2027 | 1,894 | -8 | -0.42% |
| 2026 | 1,902 | -8 | -0.42% |
| 2025 | 1,910 | -8 | -0.42% |
| 2024 | 1,918 | -8 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 1,926 | -4 | -0.21% |
| 2022 | 1,930 | -12 | -0.62% |
| 2021 | 1,942 | -8 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 1,950 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2019 | 1,951 | 59 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 1,892 | 58 | 3.16% |
| 2017 | 1,834 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1,834 | 4 | 0.22% |
| 2015 | 1,830 | -5 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 1,835 | -6 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 1,841 | -5 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 1,846 | -9 | -0.49% |
| 2011 | 1,855 | -6 | -0.32% |
| 2010 | 1,861 | 0 | 0% |