Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Colby, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,907

Median Agei

38.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.5%1,364

Hispanic/Latino

25.4%485

Other

1.8%35

Two or More

1.2%23

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%42

High School Diploma

48.4%589

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%65

Some College (1+ yr)

6.3%77

Associate's Degree

6.8%83

Bachelor's Degree

12.3%150

Master's Degree

1.8%22

Professional Degree

2%24

HS or Higher

86.5%

BA or Higher

16.1%

Graduate+

3.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$184,700

Median Renti

$854

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.4%368

Renter-Occupied

46.6%321

Total Units

713

Homeownership

53.4%

Vacancy Rate

3.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.9%18

$50K–$100K

10.6%39

$100K–$150K

21.7%80

$150K–$200K

25.3%93

$200K–$300K

27.4%101

$300K–$500K

8.7%32

$1M+

1.4%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

169

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

4.1%29

2000–2009

5.9%42

1990–1999

15.7%112

1980–1989

9.8%70

1970–1979

25.7%183

1960–1969

6.3%45

1950–1959

10.5%75

1940–1949

7.6%54

1939 or earlier

14.4%103

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.4%471

Electricity

26.6%183

Other

2.6%18

Fuel Oil

1.6%11

No Fuel

0.9%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,114

Mean Household Incomei

$62,462

Per Capita Incomei

$24,388

Poverty Ratei

17.8%

Unemploymenti

1.4%

Labor Forcei

774

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%35

$10K–$15K

5.1%35

$15K–$20K

8%55

$20K–$25K

3%21

$25K–$30K

5.7%39

$30K–$35K

6.5%45

$35K–$40K

9%62

$40K–$45K

5.1%35

$45K–$50K

2.5%17

$50K–$60K

7.3%50

$60K–$75K

16.8%116

$75K–$100K

7%48

$100K–$125K

6.1%42

$125K–$150K

5.2%36

$150K–$200K

6.5%45

$200K+

1.2%8

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

77(5.8% of civilian adults)