How long do people stay in their homes in Colby, KS?
23.1% (±8.7 points) of households in Colby, KS moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.2% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 23.1% (±8.7 points)
- Since before 2000
- 24.2%
When households in Colby moved in
| Moved in | Colby | Thomas County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 7.0% (±5.8 points) | 5.2% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 16.1% (±6.5 points) | 14.8% | 21.6% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 42.6% (±7.0 points) | 40.5% | 38.4% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 10.0% (±4.7 points) | 13.0% | 16.3% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 10.7% (±4.7 points) | 11.3% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 13.5% (±5.4 points) | 15.2% | 9.2% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Colby, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Thomas County (20.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (26.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Colby
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colby | — | 23.1% (±8.7 points) | — |
| Morgan Township | 4.1 mi | 14.6% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rovohl Township | 8.3 mi | 0.0% (±55.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gem | 8.4 mi | 11.1% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lacey Township | 9.2 mi | 9.3% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Hale Township | 9.5 mi | 6.9% (±34.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Randall Township | 9.6 mi | 0.0% (±100.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summers Township | 11 mi | 48.3% (±69.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Menlo Township | 15 mi | 13.0% (±67.3 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Thomas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summers Township | 48.3% (±69.8 points) |
| 2 | Wendell Township | 38.7% (±66.5 points) |
| 3 | Brewster | 28.0% (±21.2 points) |
| 4 | Menlo | 27.3% (±101.9 points) |
| 5 | West Hale Township | 25.0% (±19.4 points) |
| 6 | Colby | 23.1% (±8.7 points) |
| 7 | Barrett Township | 22.2% (±103.0 points) |
| 8 | Morgan Township | 14.6% (±19.8 points) |
| 9 | Menlo Township | 13.0% (±67.3 points) |
| 10 | Rexford | 12.9% (±39.1 points) |
| 11 | Gem | 11.1% (±13.1 points) |
| 12 | Smith Township | 9.6% (±31.3 points) |
Showing 12 of 18 places in Thomas County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Colby
How often do people move in Colby?
23.1% of households in Colby, KS moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Colby have?
24.2% of households in Colby have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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Figures last updated on .
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