Demographics & People — Colby, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,118 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
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| Median Age | 38.3 |
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| Total Households | 742 |
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| Family Households | 461 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.71 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3647 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,682 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 3 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 526 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 871 |
| Other groups | 556 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 527 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 485 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 449 |
| Norwegian | 145 |
| Irish | 122 |
| Swedish | 101 |
| Polish | 80 |
| American | 63 |
Language
| English Only | 1,632 |
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| Spanish | 388 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,023 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 100 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,550 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Colby, Wisconsin.
