Colby
City in Thomas County, Kansas
Colby is a city in Thomas County, Kansas, with 5,570 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,159 ft (963 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Levant, 8.0 miles W.
- 5,570residents (2020 Census)
- 3,159 ftelevation · 963 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.2 km²
- 1,414 / sq mipopulation density
- 67701ZIP code
About Colby
Colby is a city in and the county seat of Thomas County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 5,570. It is located on the north side of Interstate 70.
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Living in Colby
- Median household income
- $63,494
- Median home value
- $163,000
- Median rent
- $750/mo
- Median age
- 32.3
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Colby had 5,570 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,570 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,414 per sq mi (546 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Colby at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Thomas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,570 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.94 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,159 ft (963 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3833° N, 101.0460° W |
| ZIP code | 67701 |
| Official website | CityOfColby.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2014650 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Colby
- Levant8.0 mi W
- Gem8.5 mi E
- Rexford17.2 mi E
- Menlo17.3 mi E
- Brewster17.7 mi W
- Monument19.3 mi S
- Oakley20.9 mi SE
- Winona24.6 mi SW
- Edson27.1 mi W
- Selden27.8 mi NE
- Grinnell28.4 mi SE
- Atwood29.5 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Colby
What county is Colby in?
Colby is in Thomas County, Kansas.
What is the population of Colby, KS?
5,570 people lived in Colby at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Colby, KS?
The ZIP code of Colby is 67701.
What is the elevation of Colby?
3,159 feet (963 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Colby?
Levant (8.0 mi), Gem (8.5 mi), Rexford (17.2 mi), Menlo (17.3 mi), Brewster (17.7 mi).
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