Colfax, IA

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Colfax Overview

2,186
TOTAL POPULATION
1,136
MALE POPULATION
1,050
FEMALE POPULATION
108.19
MALES / 100 FEMALES
92.43
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,919
PER CAPITA INCOME
$84,375
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$81,076
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,147
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Colfax Zip Codes

Colfax Area Codes

Race in Colfax

The most populous races in Colfax are White / Caucasian (2,038 | 93.2%), Hispanic or Latino (71 | 3.3%), and Two or more Races (70 | 3.2%).
Race in Colfax
Race# Population% Population
Asian160.7%
Black / African American311.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino713.3%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,03893.2%
Two or more Races703.2%
Some other Race311.4%
Total2,186100.0%

Ancestry in Colfax

The most populous ancestries reported in Colfax are German (431 | 19.7%), Irish (331 | 15.1%), English (308 | 14.1%), Dutch (196 | 9.0%), and American (147 | 6.7%), together accounting for 64.6% of all Colfax residents.
Ancestry in Colfax
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1476.7%
Bhutanese30.1%
British120.5%
Celtic251.1%
Central American Indian170.8%
Czechoslovakian40.2%
Danish221.0%
Dutch1969.0%
Eastern European70.3%
English30814.1%
European231.1%
Finnish50.2%
French401.8%
German43119.7%
Hungarian50.2%
Irish33115.1%
Italian241.1%
Korean120.5%
Malaysian160.7%
Mexican542.5%
Norwegian1034.7%
Polish190.9%
Puerto Rican170.8%
Scotch-Irish40.2%
Scottish281.3%
Swedish924.2%
Swiss964.4%
Thai130.6%
Welsh251.1%
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Immigrants in Colfax

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Colfax came from Asia (13 | 0.6%), Philippines (7 | 0.3%), South Eastern Asia (7 | 0.3%), India (6 | 0.3%), and South Central Asia (6 | 0.3%), together accounting for 1.8% of all Colfax residents.
Immigrants in Colfax
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia130.6%
India60.3%
Philippines70.3%
South Central Asia60.3%
South Eastern Asia70.3%
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Sex and Age in Colfax

Sex and Age in Colfax

The most populous age groups in Colfax are 5 to 9 Years (121 | 10.6%) for men and Under 5 Years (122 | 11.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Colfax
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years58 (5.1%)122 (11.6%)
5 to 9 Years121 (10.6%)109 (10.4%)
10 to 14 Years49 (4.3%)62 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years67 (5.9%)35 (3.3%)
20 to 24 Years66 (5.8%)67 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years109 (9.6%)89 (8.5%)
30 to 34 Years75 (6.6%)86 (8.2%)
35 to 39 Years87 (7.7%)66 (6.3%)
40 to 44 Years94 (8.3%)70 (6.7%)
45 to 49 Years74 (6.5%)9 (0.9%)
50 to 54 Years31 (2.7%)73 (7.0%)
55 to 59 Years36 (3.2%)57 (5.4%)
60 to 64 Years97 (8.5%)98 (9.3%)
65 to 69 Years53 (4.7%)44 (4.2%)
70 to 74 Years63 (5.6%)23 (2.2%)
75 to 79 Years33 (2.9%)9 (0.9%)
80 to 84 Years10 (0.9%)17 (1.6%)
85 Years and over13 (1.1%)14 (1.3%)
Total1,136 (100.0%)1,050 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Colfax

Median Family Size in Colfax

The median family size in Colfax is 3.15 persons per family, with married-couple families (416 | 74.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.3 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (43 | 7.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.19 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Colfax
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple416 (74.6%)3.30
Single Male/Father43 (7.7%)2.19
Single Female/Mother99 (17.7%)2.98
Total Families558 (100.0%)3.15

Median Household Size in Colfax

The median household size in Colfax is 2.76 persons per household, with married-couple households (416 | 53.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.39 persons per household. non-family households (219 | 28.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Colfax
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple416 (53.5%)3.39
Single Male/Father43 (5.5%)3.19
Single Female/Mother99 (12.7%)3.30
Non-family219 (28.2%)1.23
Total Households777 (100.0%)2.76

Household Size by Marriage Status in Colfax

Out of a total of 777 households in Colfax, 558 (71.8%) are family households, while 219 (28.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 239, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 181.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Colfax
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-181 (23.3%)
2-Person Households239 (30.8%)38 (4.9%)
3-Person Households101 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households73 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households112 (14.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households7 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households26 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total558 (71.8%)219 (28.2%)

Female Fertility in Colfax

Fertility by Age in Colfax

Average fertility rate in Colfax is 104.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 186.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Colfax
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years45 (100.0%)186.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total45 (100.0%)104.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Colfax

33.3% of women with births (45) in Colfax are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 66.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 66.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Colfax
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years15 (33.3%)30 (66.7%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (33.3%)30 (66.7%)

Fertility by Education in Colfax

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Colfax
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma8 (17.8%)76.0
College or Associate's Degree30 (66.7%)165.0
Bachelor's Degree7 (15.6%)100.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total45 (100.0%)104.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Colfax

66.7% of women with births in Colfax are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Colfax
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (33.3%)30 (66.7%)

Income in Colfax

Income Overview in Colfax

Per Capita Income in Colfax is $35,919, while median incomes of families and households are $84,375 and $81,076 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,186$35,919
Median Family Income558$84,375
Mean Family Income558$105,233
Median Household Income777$81,076
Mean Household Income777$94,497
Income Deficit558$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,18623.01%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,18676.99¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,1860.41

Earnings by Sex in Colfax

Average Earnings in Colfax are $42,978, $49,167 for men and $37,853 for women, a difference of 23.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Colfax
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male586 (49.7%)$49,167
Female593 (50.3%)$37,853
Total1,179 (100.0%)$42,978

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Colfax

The most common earnings brackets in Colfax are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (116 | 19.8%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (65 | 11.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Colfax
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less23 (3.9%)13 (2.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9994 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49942 (7.2%)21 (3.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)29 (4.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9999 (1.5%)29 (4.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4995 (0.9%)41 (6.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)12 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49910 (1.7%)15 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99934 (5.8%)41 (6.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99922 (3.7%)54 (9.1%)
$30,000 to $34,9997 (1.2%)36 (6.1%)
$35,000 to $39,99962 (10.6%)39 (6.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99959 (10.1%)65 (11.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99918 (3.1%)12 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99916 (2.7%)11 (1.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999116 (19.8%)33 (5.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99935 (6.0%)33 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99970 (11.9%)53 (8.9%)
$100,000+54 (9.2%)56 (9.4%)
Total586 (100.0%)593 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Colfax

Average earnings in Colfax are $53,750 for men and $41,985 for women, a difference of 21.9%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $60,603, while those with graduate degree education earn the least with $23,813. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $72,813, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $30,729.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Colfax
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$58,750$0
High School Diploma$42,740$30,729
College or Associate's Degree$57,125$39,688
Bachelor's Degree$60,603$72,813
Graduate Degree$23,813$0
Total$53,750$41,985

Family Income in Colfax

Family Income Brackets in Colfax

According to the Colfax family income data, there are 114 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 5 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Colfax
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00081.4%
$10,000 to $14,99950.9%
$15,000 to $24,999315.6%
$25,000 to $34,999203.6%
$35,000 to $49,9999016.1%
$50,000 to $74,9997713.8%
$75,000 to $99,99910619.0%
$100,000 to $149,99911420.4%
$150,000 to $199,9995910.6%
$200,000+488.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Colfax

4-person families (55 | 9.9%) account for the highest median family income in Colfax with $102,031 per family, while 2-person families (285 | 51.1%) have the highest median income of $40,982 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Colfax
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families285 (51.1%)$81,964
3-Person Families91 (16.3%)$73,750
4-Person Families55 (9.9%)$102,031
5-Person Families94 (16.9%)$0
6-Person Families7 (1.3%)$0
7+ Person Families26 (4.7%)$0
Total558 (100.0%)$84,375

Family Income by Number of Earners in Colfax

Family Income by Number of Earners in Colfax
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners46 (8.2%)$0
1 Earner242 (43.4%)$42,115
2 Earners229 (41.0%)$103,281
3+ Earners41 (7.3%)$152,679
Total558 (100.0%)$84,375

Household Income in Colfax

Household Income Brackets in Colfax

With 176 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Colfax, accounting for 22.7% of all households. In contrast, only 9 households (1.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Colfax
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000243.1%
$10,000 to $14,99991.2%
$15,000 to $24,999577.3%
$25,000 to $34,999709.0%
$35,000 to $49,999638.1%
$50,000 to $74,99914018.0%
$75,000 to $99,99917622.7%
$100,000 to $149,99912015.4%
$150,000 to $199,999658.4%
$200,000+536.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Colfax

The median household income in Colfax is $81,076, with the highest median household income of $87,875 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 300 households (38.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 142 households (18.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Colfax
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years60 (7.7%)$74,375
25 to 44 Years300 (38.6%)$87,875
45 to 64 Years275 (35.4%)$86,442
65+ Years142 (18.3%)$0
Total777 (100.0%)$81,076

Poverty in Colfax

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Colfax

With 11.7% poverty level for males and 6.9% for females among the residents of Colfax, 65 to 74 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 38 males (32.8%) and 15 females (45.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Colfax
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years15 (12.8%)15 (15.1%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)15 (45.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years21 (26.3%)4 (5.2%)
25 to 34 Years13 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years7 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years11 (10.5%)19 (23.2%)
55 to 64 Years25 (18.8%)9 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years38 (32.8%)10 (14.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total133 (11.7%)72 (6.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Colfax

According to the poverty statistics in Colfax, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Colfax
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years55 (94.8%)122 (100.0%)
5 Years19 (100.0%)26 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years102 (87.2%)84 (84.9%)
12 to 14 Years34 (100.0%)18 (54.5%)
15 Years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years43 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years59 (73.8%)73 (94.8%)
25 to 34 Years171 (92.9%)175 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years174 (96.1%)136 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years94 (89.5%)63 (76.8%)
55 to 64 Years108 (81.2%)146 (94.2%)
65 to 74 Years78 (67.2%)57 (85.1%)
75 Years and over56 (100.0%)40 (100.0%)
Total1,003 (88.3%)965 (93.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Colfax

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Colfax show that 4.6% or 19 of the total 416 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 25.0%, comprising of 14 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Colfax
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children230 (97.9%)5 (2.1%)
1 or 2 Children99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children42 (75.0%)14 (25.0%)
5 or more Children26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total397 (95.4%)19 (4.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Colfax

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Colfax
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)9 (34.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)4 (9.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)13 (13.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Colfax

The poverty data for Colfax shows that 19 of the married-couple family households (4.6%) and 13 of the single-parent households (9.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (25.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 household (28.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Colfax
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children5 (2.1%)9 (28.1%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)4 (5.1%)
3 or 4 Children14 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (4.6%)13 (9.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Colfax

Employment by Class of Employer in Colfax

Among the 1,042 employed individuals in Colfax, private company employees (715 | 68.6%), not-for-profit organizations (114 | 10.9%), and state government employees (75 | 7.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Colfax
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees71568.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)191.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)474.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations11410.9%
Local Government Employees595.7%
State Government Employees757.2%
Federal Government Employees131.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,042100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Colfax

According to the labor force statistics for Colfax, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,655), 69.3% or 1,147 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.9% or 68 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 98.0% or 194 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 20.3% or 26 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Colfax
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years36 (39.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years128 (96.2%)26 (20.3%)
25 to 29 Years194 (98.0%)5 (2.6%)
30 to 34 Years147 (91.3%)6 (4.1%)
35 to 44 Years269 (84.9%)23 (8.4%)
45 to 54 Years170 (90.9%)8 (4.7%)
55 to 59 Years75 (80.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years102 (52.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years26 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,147 (69.3%)68 (5.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Colfax

According to labor force statistics for Colfax, 83.1% of individuals (956) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,151) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 41 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 88.1% or 376 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.2% or 35 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Colfax
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School24 (46.2%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma376 (88.1%)39 (9.2%)
College / Associate Degree389 (84.4%)6 (1.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher168 (79.6%)3 (1.2%)
Total956 (83.1%)49 (4.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Colfax

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Colfax are Business & Financial (86 | 8.0%), Community & Social Service (80 | 7.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (71 | 6.6%), Management (53 | 4.9%), and Health Technologists (50 | 4.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Colfax

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Colfax, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (89.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Colfax
OccupationMaleFemale
Management28 (52.8%)25 (47.2%)
Business & Financial34 (39.5%)52 (60.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 25 (31.2%)55 (68.8%)
Education, Arts & Media13 (48.1%)14 (51.8%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library4 (10.5%)34 (89.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment8 (53.3%)7 (46.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)71 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
Total (Category)97 (32.3%)203 (67.7%)
Total (Overall)537 (50.0%)536 (49.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Colfax are Healthcare Support (74 | 6.9%), Security & Protection (49 | 4.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (47 | 4.4%), Firefighting & Prevention (45 | 4.2%), and Personal Care & Service (23 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Colfax

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Colfax, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (86.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (80.0%), and Security & Protection (79.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Healthcare Support (91.9%), and Personal Care & Service (73.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Colfax
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support6 (8.1%)68 (91.9%)
Security & Protection39 (79.6%)10 (20.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention39 (86.7%)6 (13.3%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving24 (51.1%)23 (48.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance16 (80.0%)4 (20.0%)
Personal Care & Service6 (26.1%)17 (73.9%)
Total (Category)91 (42.7%)122 (57.3%)
Total (Overall)537 (50.0%)536 (49.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Colfax are Office & Administration (134 | 12.5%), and Sales & Related (88 | 8.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Colfax

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Colfax
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related48 (54.5%)40 (45.5%)
Office & Administration23 (17.2%)111 (82.8%)
Total (Category)71 (32.0%)151 (68.0%)
Total (Overall)537 (50.0%)536 (49.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Colfax are Construction & Extraction (97 | 9.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (68 | 6.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Colfax

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Colfax
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair55 (80.9%)13 (19.1%)
Total (Category)152 (92.1%)13 (7.9%)
Total (Overall)537 (50.0%)536 (49.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Colfax are Production (75 | 7.0%), Material Moving (60 | 5.6%), and Transportation (38 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Colfax

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Colfax
OccupationMaleFemale
Production63 (84.0%)12 (16.0%)
Transportation38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving25 (41.7%)35 (58.3%)
Total (Category)126 (72.8%)47 (27.2%)
Total (Overall)537 (50.0%)536 (49.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Colfax

Employment Industries in Colfax

The major employment industries in Colfax include Health Care & Social Assistance (208 | 19.4%), Construction (142 | 13.2%), Retail Trade (131 | 12.2%), Manufacturing (124 | 11.6%), and Educational Services (109 | 10.2%).
Employment Industries in Colfax

Employment Industries by Sex in Colfax

The Colfax industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (88.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Colfax
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction133 (93.7%)9 (6.3%)
Manufacturing102 (82.3%)22 (17.7%)
Wholesale Trade14 (46.7%)16 (53.3%)
Retail Trade26 (19.9%)105 (80.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance7 (13.2%)46 (86.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services51 (46.8%)58 (53.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance25 (12.0%)183 (88.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation9 (69.2%)4 (30.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services23 (46.9%)26 (53.1%)
Public Administration14 (30.4%)32 (69.6%)
Total537 (50.0%)536 (49.9%)

Education in Colfax

School Enrollment in Colfax

The most common levels of schooling among the 536 students in Colfax are elementary school (161 | 30.0%), middle school (100 | 18.7%), and high school (99 | 18.5%).
School Enrollment in Colfax
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool9217.2%
Kindergarten315.8%
Elementary School16130.0%
Middle School10018.7%
High School9918.5%
College / Undergraduate499.1%
Graduate / Professional40.7%
Total536100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Colfax

Out of a total of 536 students who are enrolled in schools in Colfax, 32 (6.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 504 (94.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 6 (46.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 111 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Colfax
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds54 (94.7%)3 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old215 (96.4%)8 (3.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds7 (53.8%)6 (46.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over21 (58.3%)15 (41.7%)
Total504 (94.0%)32 (6.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Colfax

Education (76 | 25.3%), business (38 | 12.7%), literature & languages (29 | 9.7%), psychology (28 | 9.3%), and liberal arts & history (27 | 9.0%) are the most common fields of study among 300 individuals in Colfax who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Colfax
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics113.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural227.3%
Physical & Health Sciences175.7%
Psychology289.3%
Social Sciences144.7%
Engineering31.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology51.7%
Business3812.7%
Education7625.3%
Literature & Languages299.7%
Liberal Arts & History279.0%
Visual & Performing Arts31.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities279.0%
Total300100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Colfax

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Colfax

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Colfax are males with 2 vehicles (251, accounting for 47.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (217, making up 48.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Colfax
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle39 (7.4%)73 (14.1%)
2 Vehicles251 (47.7%)217 (42.0%)
3 Vehicles159 (30.2%)129 (25.0%)
4 Vehicles60 (11.4%)75 (14.5%)
5 or more Vehicles17 (3.2%)22 (4.3%)
Total526 (100.0%)516 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Colfax

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Colfax are 30 to 34 minutes (222 commuters, 22.4%), 20 to 24 minutes (148 commuters, 14.9%), and 25 to 29 minutes (114 commuters, 11.5%).
Commute Time in Colfax
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes10810.9%
5 to 9 Minutes888.9%
10 to 14 Minutes737.3%
15 to 19 Minutes656.6%
20 to 24 Minutes14814.9%
25 to 29 Minutes11411.5%
30 to 34 Minutes22222.4%
35 to 39 Minutes535.3%
40 to 44 Minutes343.4%
45 to 59 Minutes787.9%
60 to 89 Minutes101.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Colfax

The most common commute times in Colfax are 30 to 34 minutes (162 commuters, 31.0%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (92 commuters, 19.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Colfax
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes49 (9.4%)59 (12.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes60 (11.5%)28 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes43 (8.2%)30 (6.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes22 (4.2%)43 (9.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes56 (10.7%)92 (19.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes59 (11.3%)55 (11.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes162 (31.0%)60 (12.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes10 (1.9%)43 (9.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes26 (5.0%)8 (1.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes35 (6.7%)43 (9.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)10 (2.1%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Colfax

The most frequent times of departure to work in Colfax are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (106, 20.3%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (100, 21.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Colfax
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM66 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM13 (2.5%)21 (4.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM68 (13.0%)6 (1.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM18 (3.5%)54 (11.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM106 (20.3%)100 (21.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM45 (8.6%)86 (18.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM40 (7.7%)77 (16.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM50 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM22 (4.2%)21 (4.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM6 (1.1%)8 (1.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM15 (2.9%)27 (5.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)11 (2.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM67 (12.8%)30 (6.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM6 (1.1%)30 (6.4%)
Total522 (100.0%)471 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Colfax

Occupancy by Ownership in Colfax

Of the total 777 dwellings in Colfax, owner-occupied units account for 582 (74.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 195 (25.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Colfax
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units58274.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units19525.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units777100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Colfax

Occupancy by Household Size in Colfax
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household18123.3%
2-Person Household27735.6%
3-Person Household10113.0%
4+ Person Household21828.1%
Total Housing Units777100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Colfax

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Colfax
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household87 (48.1%)94 (51.9%)
2-Person Household251 (90.6%)26 (9.4%)
3-Person Household66 (65.3%)35 (34.6%)
4+ Person Household178 (81.7%)40 (18.3%)
Total Housing Units582 (74.9%)195 (25.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Colfax

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Colfax
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School19 (61.3%)12 (38.7%)
High School Diploma243 (74.3%)84 (25.7%)
College/Associate Degree201 (73.1%)74 (26.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher119 (82.6%)25 (17.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Colfax

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Colfax
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years19825.5%
35 to 44 Years16220.8%
45 to 54 Years7810.0%
55 to 64 Years19725.4%
65 to 74 Years8410.8%
75 to 84 Years496.3%
85 Years and Over91.2%
Total777100.0%

Housing Finances in Colfax

Median Income by Occupancy in Colfax

Median Income by Occupancy in Colfax
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied582 (74.9%)$85,395
Renter-Occupied195 (25.1%)$54,063
Average777 (100.0%)$81,076

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Colfax

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Colfax
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)24 (12.3%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9999 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99914 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99943 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99922 (3.8%)48 (24.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99944 (7.6%)19 (9.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99988 (15.1%)52 (26.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999145 (24.9%)31 (15.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99999 (17.0%)21 (10.8%)
$150,000 or more118 (20.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total582 (100.0%)195 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Colfax

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Colfax
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30024 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49937 (6.4%)7 (3.6%)
$500 to $799159 (27.3%)35 (17.9%)
$800 to $99986 (14.8%)84 (43.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499202 (34.7%)31 (15.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99956 (9.6%)8 (4.1%)
$2,000 to $2,49915 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more3 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total582 (100.0%)195 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Colfax

Housing Structures in Colfax

Housing Structures in Colfax
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached57073.4%
Single Unit, Attached496.3%
2 Unit Apartments30.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments476.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments324.1%
10 or more Apartments253.2%
Mobile Home / Other516.6%
Total777100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Colfax

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Colfax
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached529 (92.8%)41 (7.2%)
Single Unit, Attached15 (30.6%)34 (69.4%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other38 (74.5%)13 (25.5%)
Total582 (74.9%)195 (25.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Colfax

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Colfax
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms4 (0.7%)33 (16.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms118 (20.3%)101 (51.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms314 (53.9%)42 (21.5%)
8 or more Rooms146 (25.1%)19 (9.7%)
Total582 (100.0%)195 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Colfax

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Colfax
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas472 (81.1%)124 (63.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas13 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity97 (16.7%)69 (35.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)2 (1.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total582 (100.0%)195 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Colfax

Household Vehicle Usage in Colfax
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle5 (0.9%)31 (15.9%)
1 Vehicle90 (15.5%)77 (39.5%)
2 Vehicles211 (36.2%)87 (44.6%)
3 or more Vehicles276 (47.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total582 (100.0%)195 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Colfax

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Colfax

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units211371
Median Property Value$122,000$148,700
Median Household Income$59,917$96
Monthly Housing Costs$559$3
Real Estate Taxes$2,077$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Colfax

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Colfax
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00031 (14.7%)18 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99956 (26.5%)33 (8.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999108 (51.2%)286 (77.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9996 (2.8%)31 (8.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99910 (4.7%)3 (0.8%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total211 (100.0%)371 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Colfax

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Colfax
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99954 (25.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99922 (10.4%)12 (3.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99911 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99936 (17.1%)33 (8.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99927 (12.8%)52 (14.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99939 (18.5%)118 (31.8%)
$150,000 or more22 (10.4%)60 (16.2%)
Total211 (100.0%)371 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Colfax

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Colfax
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x132 (62.6%)89,688 (24,174.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x18 (8.5%)275 (74.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x32 (15.2%)45 (12.1%)
4.0x or more29 (13.7%)24 (6.5%)
Total211 (100.0%)371 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Colfax

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Colfax
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80027 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49934 (16.1%)11 (3.0%)
$800 to $1,499139 (65.9%)111 (29.9%)
Total211 (100.0%)371 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Colfax

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colfax

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colfax
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years238 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years375 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years156 (90.7%)16 (9.3%)
26 to 34 Years320 (97.0%)10 (3.0%)
35 to 44 Years287 (92.6%)23 (7.4%)
45 to 54 Years170 (90.9%)17 (9.1%)
55 to 64 Years276 (95.8%)12 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years183 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,101 (96.4%)78 (3.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Colfax

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Colfax
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born238 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen375 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen156 (90.7%)16 (9.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Colfax

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Colfax
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000174 (87.4%)25 (12.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999292 (97.7%)7 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999347 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999404 (89.8%)46 (10.2%)
$100,000 and over840 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colfax

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colfax
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6101 (42.4%)171 (71.9%)
6 to 18 Years150 (40.0%)253 (67.5%)
19 to 25 Years30 (17.4%)151 (87.8%)
25 to 34 Years98 (29.7%)222 (67.3%)
35 to 44 Years65 (21.0%)232 (74.8%)
45 to 54 Years41 (21.9%)140 (74.9%)
55 to 64 Years58 (20.1%)218 (75.7%)
65 to 74 Years179 (97.8%)89 (48.6%)
75 Years and over96 (100.0%)76 (79.2%)
Total818 (37.5%)1,552 (71.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Colfax

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Colfax
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)16 (13.1%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)6 (3.1%)
18 to 34 Years7 (2.6%)35 (13.9%)
35 to 64 Years76 (18.1%)59 (16.1%)
65 to 74 Years47 (40.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over27 (48.2%)14 (35.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Colfax

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Colfax: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years35 (8.4%)30 (8.2%)
65 to 74 Years43 (37.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over27 (48.2%)5 (12.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Colfax: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)16 (13.1%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (2.6%)31 (12.3%)
35 to 64 Years15 (3.6%)10 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Colfax: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)6 (3.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)35 (13.9%)
35 to 64 Years27 (6.4%)6 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years34 (29.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)9 (22.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Colfax: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years13 (3.1%)28 (7.6%)
65 to 74 Years38 (32.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (12.5%)4 (10.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Colfax: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (1.7%)33 (9.0%)
65 to 74 Years34 (29.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Colfax

Computing Device Access in Colfax

Computing Device Access in Colfax
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop56973.2%
Smartphone70590.7%
Tablet47861.5%
No Computing Device435.5%
Total777100.0%

Internet Access in Colfax

Internet Access in Colfax
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home46059.2%
Cellular Data Only10813.9%
Satellite Internet8010.3%
No Internet14819.1%
Total777100.0%

Colfax Summary

Colfax is a city located in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,845 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Jasper County.

History

Colfax was founded in 1866 by the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. The city was named after Schuyler Colfax, the 17th Vice President of the United States. The first post office in Colfax was established in 1867.
In 1871, the first school was built in Colfax. The first newspaper, the Colfax Gazette, was established in 1872. The first bank was established in 1873.

In 1875 the first church was built in Colfax The first library was established in 1876

Geography

Colfax is located at 41 45 7 North 93 14 17 West 41 751944 93 238333

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all of it land.

Economy

Colfax is a small rural community with a population of 1,845. The economy is largely based on agriculture and related industries. The city is home to several businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, a bank, a pharmacy, a restaurant, and a gas station.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,845 people, 745 households, and 486 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,541.2 people per square mile (595.2/km2). There were 809 housing units at an average density of 667.2 per square mile (258.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.45% White, 0.11% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population.
There were 745 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. About 6.2% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Colfax?
Total Population of Colfax is 2,186.
What is the Total Male Population of Colfax?
Total Male Population of Colfax is 1,136.
What is the Total Female Population of Colfax?
Total Female Population of Colfax is 1,050.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Colfax?
There are 108.19 Males per 100 Females in Colfax.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Colfax?
There are 92.43 Females per 100 Males in Colfax.
What is the Median Population Age in Colfax?
Median Population Age in Colfax is 33.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Colfax
Average Family Size in Colfax is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Colfax
Average Household Size in Colfax is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Colfax?
Per Capita income in Colfax is $35,919.
What is the Median Family Income in Colfax?
Median Family Income in Colfax is $84,375.
What is the Median Household income in Colfax?
Median Household Income in Colfax is $81,076.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Colfax?
Income or Wage Gap in Colfax is 23.0%.
Women in Colfax earn 77.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Colfax?
Inequality or Gini Index in Colfax is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Colfax?
There are 1,147 People in the Labor Forcein in Colfax.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Colfax?
69.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Colfax.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Colfax?
Unemployment Rate in Colfax is 5.9%.