Colby, Kansas is a small town located in the northwestern corner of the state with a population of 6,332. The population density is 13 people per square mile, much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Colby has several local businesses such as McDonald's, Dairy Queen and Pizza Hut all which serve the small community. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as camping at Lake Scott State Park and visiting Fogleman's Orchard for seasonal apple picking. The Colby Community College offers various classes in addition to other educational opportunities and organizations like the Knights of Columbus meet monthly in the area. Residents can enjoy sporting events such as high school football games at Colby High School or watch their hometown teams play in nearby towns.
The population in Colby (zip 67701) is 6,332. There are 13 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Colby (zip 67701) is 35.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Colby (zip 67701) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Colby (zip 67701)
- 55.5% are married
- 8.8% are divorced
- 35.1% are married with children
- 12.8% have children, but are single
Race in Colby (zip 67701)
- 91.6% are White
- 1.7% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander