Colby
City in Clark County, Wisconsin
Colby is a city in Clark County, Wisconsin, with 1,952 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,352 ft (412 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Abbotsford, 2.2 miles N.
- 1,952residents (2020 Census)
- 1,352 ftelevation · 412 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 1,192 / sq mipopulation density
- 54421ZIP code
About Colby
Colby is a city in Clark and Marathon counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,952 at the 2020 census. Of this, 1,275 were in Clark County, and 677 were in Marathon County. The city is bordered by the Town of Colby, the Town of Hull, and the City of Abbotsford. Colby cheese was first created in Colby.
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Living in Colby
- Median household income
- $50,114
- Median home value
- $184,700
- Median rent
- $854/mo
- Median age
- 38.3
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Colby had 1,952 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,952 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,192 per sq mi (460 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Colby at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Clark County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,952 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.64 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9113° N, 90.3157° W |
| ZIP code | 54421 |
| Official website | ci.colby.wi.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5516150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Colby
- Abbotsford2.2 mi N
- Unity4.2 mi S
- Dorchester6.3 mi N
- Curtiss6.7 mi NW
- Spencer10.9 mi S
- Stetsonville11.5 mi N
- Owen12.3 mi W
- Withee14.1 mi W
- Stratford14.3 mi SE
- Athens14.4 mi NE
- Loyal15.0 mi SW
- Fenwood15.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Colby
What county is Colby in?
Colby is in Clark County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Colby, WI?
1,952 people lived in Colby at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Colby, WI?
The ZIP code of Colby is 54421.
What is the elevation of Colby?
1,352 feet (412 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Colby?
Abbotsford (2.2 mi), Unity (4.2 mi), Dorchester (6.3 mi), Curtiss (6.7 mi), Spencer (10.9 mi).
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