Colby, Kansas
Colby: city in Thomas County, Kansas, United States of America
About
Colby is a city located in the county of Thomas in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,387 and a population density of 591 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,315 inhabitants.
The city was created 141 years ago in 1884.
Quick Facts about Colby
| Population | 5,315 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| County | Thomas County |
| Postal code | 67701 |
| Phone Area Codes | 785 |
| Area | 9.11 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.3958,-101.0524 |
| Altitude | 3,159 feet / 963 meters |
| Capital city | Colby is capital of Thomas County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1885 (141 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 11:54:00 (11th April 2026) |
| Density | 583 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.35% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Colby is located at 39°23'45"N 101°3'9"W (39.3958400, -101.0523800).
Colby map
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Weather
Rain showers likely before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 10 to 25 mph, with gusts as high...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Colby
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Colby decreased by 1.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,387 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,422 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,416 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,413 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,368 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,430 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,407 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,395 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,323 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,370 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,315 | -1.03% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Colby
1US Consolidated Farm Services Agency
915 E Walnut St, Colby, KS 67701, United States View details
Phone: +17854627671 | Website available
2Northwest Kansas Ground Water Management District No 4
1290 W 4th St, Colby, KS 67701, United States View details
Phone: +17854623915 | Website available
People born in Colby (9)
People born in Colby, including Operatic bass Samuel Ramey, politician Sheila Frahm, politician Mike Hayden, .
More notable people
- Mary Brooks (Director of the United States Mint) she was born in 01/11/1907
- Tom Hawk (American politician) he was born in 18/09/1946
- Wayne Munn (American professional wrestler) he was born in 19/02/1896
- Brenda Dietrich (American politician) she was born in 16/05/1953
- Sam Winningham (American football coach) he was born in 01/01/1925
- Shirley Hankins she was born in 09/11/1931
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Colby, KS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154934 | Colby Community College | Colby (KS) | 67701 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Colby, KS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCK | McCook | 101 Norris Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Colby.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Colby Post Office | Colby (KS) | 67701 |
| Brewster Post Office | Brewster (KS) | 67732 |
| Rexford Post Office | Rexford (KS) | 67753 |
| Oakley Post Office | Oakley (KS) | 67748 |
| Winona Post Office | Winona (KS) | 67764 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Colby, Wisconsin City in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 524 people.
Other cities in Thomas County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Thomas County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oakley | 2,030 | City in Kansas |
| Brewster | 289 | Human settlement in Thomas County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Rexford | 223 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Gem | 84 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Menlo | 58 | Human settlement in Thomas County, Kansas, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Colby distances to largest Kansas cities