Economy & Jobs — Colby, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $63,494 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$76,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $35,463 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,839 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.3% |
| Retail | 18.4% |
| Other Services | 9.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 10 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Fast Food | 8 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
| Liquor Stores | 3 |
| Gas Stations | 3 |
| Real Estate Offices | 3 |
| Accounting Firms | 3 |
| Optometrists | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
