Colfax, IL

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Colfax Overview

1,017
TOTAL POPULATION
454
MALE POPULATION
563
FEMALE POPULATION
80.64
MALES / 100 FEMALES
124.01
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$39,797
PER CAPITA INCOME
$59,706
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$63,750
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
38.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
61.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
527
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Colfax Zip Codes

Colfax Area Codes

Race in Colfax

The most populous races in Colfax are White / Caucasian (991 | 97.4%), Hispanic or Latino (28 | 2.8%), and Some other Race (16 | 1.6%).
Race in Colfax
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino282.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian99197.4%
Two or more Races101.0%
Some other Race161.6%
Total1,017100.0%

Ancestry in Colfax

The most populous ancestries reported in Colfax are German (248 | 24.4%), English (147 | 14.4%), Irish (135 | 13.3%), Italian (71 | 7.0%), and Dutch (57 | 5.6%), together accounting for 64.7% of all Colfax residents.
Ancestry in Colfax
Ancestry# Population% Population
African70.7%
American383.7%
British80.8%
Central American161.6%
Czechoslovakian20.2%
Danish101.0%
Dutch575.6%
Eastern European30.3%
English14714.4%
European282.8%
German24824.4%
Guatemalan161.6%
Hungarian20.2%
Irish13513.3%
Italian717.0%
Lithuanian20.2%
Norwegian30.3%
Polish121.2%
Puerto Rican121.2%
Scandinavian10.1%
Scotch-Irish30.3%
Scottish80.8%
Subsaharan African70.7%
Swedish30.3%
Swiss50.5%
Welsh30.3%
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Immigrants in Colfax

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Colfax came from Central America (16 | 1.6%), Guatemala (16 | 1.6%), Latin America (16 | 1.6%), Canada (6 | 0.6%), and Eastern Europe (2 | 0.2%), together accounting for 5.5% of all Colfax residents.
Immigrants in Colfax
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Canada60.6%
Central America161.6%
Eastern Europe20.2%
Europe20.2%
Guatemala161.6%
Latin America161.6%
Lithuania20.2%
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Sex and Age in Colfax

Sex and Age in Colfax

The most populous age groups in Colfax are 20 to 24 Years (70 | 15.4%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (68 | 12.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Colfax
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (4.2%)36 (6.4%)
5 to 9 Years24 (5.3%)46 (8.2%)
10 to 14 Years27 (5.9%)68 (12.1%)
15 to 19 Years29 (6.4%)45 (8.0%)
20 to 24 Years70 (15.4%)34 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years43 (9.5%)26 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Years21 (4.6%)31 (5.5%)
35 to 39 Years31 (6.8%)23 (4.1%)
40 to 44 Years46 (10.1%)53 (9.4%)
45 to 49 Years21 (4.6%)26 (4.6%)
50 to 54 Years13 (2.9%)26 (4.6%)
55 to 59 Years25 (5.5%)13 (2.3%)
60 to 64 Years35 (7.7%)18 (3.2%)
65 to 69 Years15 (3.3%)39 (6.9%)
70 to 74 Years3 (0.7%)18 (3.2%)
75 to 79 Years10 (2.2%)18 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years13 (2.9%)10 (1.8%)
85 Years and over9 (2.0%)33 (5.9%)
Total454 (100.0%)563 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Colfax

Median Family Size in Colfax

The median family size in Colfax is 3.14 persons per family, with single female/mother families (46 | 19.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.37 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (25 | 10.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.84 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Colfax
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple169 (70.4%)3.12
Single Male/Father25 (10.4%)2.84
Single Female/Mother46 (19.2%)3.37
Total Families240 (100.0%)3.14

Median Household Size in Colfax

The median household size in Colfax is 2.69 persons per household, with single female/mother households (46 | 12.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.39 persons per household. non-family households (126 | 34.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Colfax
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple169 (46.2%)3.15
Single Male/Father25 (6.8%)3.84
Single Female/Mother46 (12.6%)4.39
Non-family126 (34.4%)1.22
Total Households366 (100.0%)2.69

Household Size by Marriage Status in Colfax

Out of a total of 366 households in Colfax, 240 (65.6%) are family households, while 126 (34.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 84, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 109.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Colfax
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-109 (29.8%)
2-Person Households84 (23.0%)12 (3.3%)
3-Person Households52 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households35 (9.6%)5 (1.4%)
5-Person Households62 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households7 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total240 (65.6%)126 (34.4%)

Female Fertility in Colfax

Fertility by Age in Colfax

Average fertility rate in Colfax is 20.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 55.0 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 years5 (100.0%)55.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total5 (100.0%)20.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Colfax

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Colfax
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

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 Diploma3 (60.0%)35.0
College or Associate's Degree2 (40.0%)25.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total5 (100.0%)20.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Colfax

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Colfax
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Colfax

Income Overview in Colfax

Per Capita Income in Colfax is $39,797, while median incomes of families and households are $59,706 and $63,750 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,017$39,797
Median Family Income240$59,706
Mean Family Income240$86,590
Median Household Income366$63,750
Mean Household Income366$106,649
Income Deficit240$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,01738.88%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,01761.12¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,0170.53

Earnings by Sex in Colfax

Average Earnings in Colfax are $40,288, $46,250 for men and $28,269 for women, a difference of 38.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Colfax
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male303 (55.0%)$46,250
Female248 (45.0%)$28,269
Total551 (100.0%)$40,288

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Colfax

The most common earnings brackets in Colfax are $100,000+ for men (45 | 14.8%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (35 | 14.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Colfax
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less5 (1.7%)28 (11.3%)
$2,500 to $4,99911 (3.6%)8 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4996 (2.0%)7 (2.8%)
$7,500 to $9,99911 (3.6%)25 (10.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49921 (6.9%)16 (6.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9993 (1.0%)3 (1.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4996 (2.0%)14 (5.7%)
$17,500 to $19,9996 (2.0%)4 (1.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4993 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9994 (1.3%)8 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99935 (11.6%)29 (11.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9993 (1.0%)6 (2.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9995 (1.7%)4 (1.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99928 (9.2%)11 (4.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99916 (5.3%)35 (14.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99929 (9.6%)2 (0.8%)
$55,000 to $64,99920 (6.6%)19 (7.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99923 (7.6%)1 (0.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99923 (7.6%)17 (6.9%)
$100,000+45 (14.8%)11 (4.4%)
Total303 (100.0%)248 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Colfax

Average earnings in Colfax are $54,375 for men and $35,313 for women, a difference of 35.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $105,313, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $52,273. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $81,750, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $22,656.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Colfax
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$54,688$22,656
College or Associate's Degree$52,273$40,795
Bachelor's Degree$80,469$47,411
Graduate Degree$105,313$81,750
Total$54,375$35,313

Family Income in Colfax

Family Income Brackets in Colfax

According to the Colfax family income data, there are 67 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.9% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Colfax
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002410.0%
$10,000 to $14,99931.3%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,9995422.5%
$50,000 to $74,9996727.9%
$75,000 to $99,999187.5%
$100,000 to $149,9993112.9%
$150,000 to $199,9992510.4%
$200,000+187.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Colfax

5-person families (18 | 7.5%) account for the highest median family income in Colfax with $167,143 per family, while 5-person families (18 | 7.5%) have the highest median income of $33,429 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Colfax
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families108 (45.0%)$58,750
3-Person Families34 (14.2%)$81,250
4-Person Families73 (30.4%)$53,229
5-Person Families18 (7.5%)$167,143
6-Person Families7 (2.9%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total240 (100.0%)$59,706

Family Income by Number of Earners in Colfax

The median family income in Colfax is $59,706, with families comprising 3+ earners (17) having the highest median family income of $185,938, while families with 1 earner (101) have the lowest median family income of $41,949, accounting for 7.1% and 42.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Colfax
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners26 (10.8%)$58,214
1 Earner101 (42.1%)$41,949
2 Earners96 (40.0%)$101,250
3+ Earners17 (7.1%)$185,938
Total240 (100.0%)$59,706

Household Income in Colfax

Household Income Brackets in Colfax

With 92 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Colfax, accounting for 25.1% of all households. In contrast, only 4 households (1.1%) fall into the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Colfax
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000277.4%
$10,000 to $14,999215.7%
$15,000 to $24,99941.1%
$25,000 to $34,999226.0%
$35,000 to $49,9994412.0%
$50,000 to $74,9999225.1%
$75,000 to $99,9994612.6%
$100,000 to $149,9994813.1%
$150,000 to $199,999359.6%
$200,000+277.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Colfax

The median household income in Colfax is $63,750, with the highest median household income of $95,795 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 133 households (36.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $52,829, with 33 households (9.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Colfax
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years33 (9.0%)$52,829
25 to 44 Years133 (36.3%)$95,795
45 to 64 Years116 (31.7%)$66,667
65+ Years84 (23.0%)$54,167
Total366 (100.0%)$63,750

Poverty in Colfax

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Colfax

With 12.3% poverty level for males and 13.1% for females among the residents of Colfax, under 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 12 males (63.2%) and 3 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Colfax
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12 (63.2%)3 (8.8%)
5 Years3 (37.5%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years3 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)6 (10.9%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years2 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years5 (6.9%)12 (23.1%)
25 to 34 Years19 (29.7%)22 (38.6%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)10 (19.2%)
55 to 64 Years6 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)13 (22.8%)
75 Years and over5 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total55 (12.3%)69 (13.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Colfax

According to the poverty statistics in Colfax, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 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 Years7 (36.8%)31 (91.2%)
5 Years5 (62.5%)4 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years9 (75.0%)51 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years25 (100.0%)49 (89.1%)
15 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years20 (90.9%)24 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years67 (93.1%)40 (76.9%)
25 to 34 Years45 (70.3%)35 (61.4%)
35 to 44 Years77 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years34 (100.0%)42 (80.8%)
55 to 64 Years54 (90.0%)31 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (100.0%)44 (77.2%)
75 Years and over27 (84.4%)29 (100.0%)
Total393 (87.7%)456 (86.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Colfax

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Colfax show that 5.3% or 9 of the total 169 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 20.0%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.8%, which includes 3 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Colfax
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children103 (97.2%)3 (2.8%)
1 or 2 Children45 (93.8%)3 (6.2%)
3 or 4 Children12 (80.0%)3 (20.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total160 (94.7%)9 (5.3%)

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%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)18 (51.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)18 (39.1%)

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

The poverty data for Colfax shows that 9 of the married-couple family households (5.3%) and 18 of the single-parent households (25.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (20.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 household (43.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Colfax
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children3 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children3 (6.2%)18 (43.9%)
3 or 4 Children3 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (5.3%)18 (25.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Colfax

Employment by Class of Employer in Colfax

Among the 486 employed individuals in Colfax, private company employees (371 | 76.3%), state government employees (37 | 7.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (30 | 6.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Colfax
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees37176.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)71.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)142.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations306.2%
Local Government Employees265.3%
State Government Employees377.6%
Federal Government Employees10.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total486100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Colfax

According to the labor force statistics for Colfax, out of the total population over 16 years of age (789), 66.8% or 527 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.6% or 35 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 52 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.7% or 14 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Colfax
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years20 (30.3%)2 (10.0%)
20 to 24 Years95 (91.3%)14 (14.7%)
25 to 29 Years61 (88.4%)6 (9.8%)
30 to 34 Years52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years140 (91.5%)9 (6.4%)
45 to 54 Years73 (84.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years30 (78.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years37 (69.8%)4 (10.8%)
65 to 74 Years11 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total527 (66.8%)35 (6.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Colfax

According to labor force statistics for Colfax, 87.1% of individuals (393) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (451) are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 19 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 95.2% or 178 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 35.7% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Colfax
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School14 (70.0%)7 (35.7%)
High School Diploma116 (77.3%)4 (2.6%)
College / Associate Degree178 (95.2%)12 (6.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher85 (90.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total393 (87.1%)22 (4.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Colfax

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Colfax are Management (62 | 12.6%), Community & Social Service (41 | 8.3%), Education Instruction & Library (26 | 5.3%), Business & Financial (18 | 3.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (16 | 3.3%).
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 Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (78.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (92.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Colfax
OccupationMaleFemale
Management45 (72.6%)17 (27.4%)
Business & Financial9 (50.0%)9 (50.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science11 (78.6%)3 (21.4%)
Computers & Mathematics5 (62.5%)3 (37.5%)
Architecture & Engineering6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 6 (14.6%)35 (85.4%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library2 (7.7%)24 (92.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3 (18.8%)13 (81.2%)
Health Technologists3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
Total (Category)74 (49.0%)77 (51.0%)
Total (Overall)274 (55.7%)218 (44.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Colfax are Food Preparation & Serving (27 | 5.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (22 | 4.5%), Healthcare Support (14 | 2.9%), Security & Protection (5 | 1.0%), and Law Enforcement (5 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations in Colfax

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Colfax, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (45.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (66.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Colfax
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Security & Protection5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving9 (33.3%)18 (66.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance10 (45.5%)12 (54.5%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total (Category)24 (33.3%)48 (66.7%)
Total (Overall)274 (55.7%)218 (44.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Colfax are Sales & Related (52 | 10.6%), and Office & Administration (44 | 8.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Colfax

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Colfax
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related15 (28.8%)37 (71.2%)
Office & Administration5 (11.4%)39 (88.6%)
Total (Category)20 (20.8%)76 (79.2%)
Total (Overall)274 (55.7%)218 (44.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Colfax are Construction & Extraction (66 | 13.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (28 | 5.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (5 | 1.0%).
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 & Forestry5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)274 (55.7%)218 (44.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Colfax are Production (43 | 8.7%), Transportation (21 | 4.3%), and Material Moving (10 | 2.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Colfax

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Colfax
OccupationMaleFemale
Production26 (60.5%)17 (39.5%)
Transportation21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)57 (77.0%)17 (23.0%)
Total (Overall)274 (55.7%)218 (44.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Colfax

Employment Industries in Colfax

The major employment industries in Colfax include Retail Trade (120 | 24.4%), Construction (59 | 12.0%), Educational Services (45 | 9.1%), Transportation & Warehousing (43 | 8.7%), and Manufacturing (35 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Colfax

Employment Industries by Sex in Colfax

The Colfax industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (90.6%), Educational Services (88.9%), and Professional & Scientific (85.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Colfax
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing24 (68.6%)11 (31.4%)
Wholesale Trade7 (63.6%)4 (36.4%)
Retail Trade62 (51.7%)58 (48.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing30 (69.8%)13 (30.2%)
Utilities8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance10 (33.3%)20 (66.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific3 (15.0%)17 (85.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support21 (84.0%)4 (16.0%)
Educational Services5 (11.1%)40 (88.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3 (9.4%)29 (90.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services10 (35.7%)18 (64.3%)
Public Administration12 (75.0%)4 (25.0%)
Total274 (55.7%)218 (44.3%)

Education in Colfax

School Enrollment in Colfax

The most common levels of schooling among the 281 students in Colfax are middle school (90 | 32.0%), elementary school (59 | 21.0%), and high school (58 | 20.6%).
School Enrollment in Colfax
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool134.6%
Kindergarten51.8%
Elementary School5921.0%
Middle School9032.0%
High School5820.6%
College / Undergraduate5419.2%
Graduate / Professional20.7%
Total281100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Colfax

Out of a total of 281 students who are enrolled in schools in Colfax, 4 (1.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 277 (98.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (50.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 64 (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 Olds4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total277 (98.6%)4 (1.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Colfax

Education (42 | 28.4%), arts & humanities (19 | 12.8%), business (15 | 10.1%), computers & mathematics (11 | 7.4%), and physical & health sciences (9 | 6.1%) are the most common fields of study among 148 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 & Mathematics117.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural42.7%
Physical & Health Sciences96.1%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences85.4%
Engineering32.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology64.1%
Business1510.1%
Education4228.4%
Literature & Languages74.7%
Liberal Arts & History64.1%
Visual & Performing Arts96.1%
Communications96.1%
Arts & Humanities1912.8%
Total148100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Colfax

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Colfax

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Colfax are males with 2 vehicles (98, accounting for 35.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (85, making up 46.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Colfax
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle9 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle61 (22.3%)32 (15.1%)
2 Vehicles98 (35.8%)85 (40.1%)
3 Vehicles55 (20.1%)31 (14.6%)
4 Vehicles22 (8.0%)50 (23.6%)
5 or more Vehicles29 (10.6%)14 (6.6%)
Total274 (100.0%)212 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Colfax

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Colfax are 30 to 34 minutes (103 commuters, 23.3%), 25 to 29 minutes (82 commuters, 18.5%), and 35 to 39 minutes (51 commuters, 11.5%).
Commute Time in Colfax
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes419.3%
5 to 9 Minutes429.5%
10 to 14 Minutes255.6%
15 to 19 Minutes132.9%
20 to 24 Minutes317.0%
25 to 29 Minutes8218.5%
30 to 34 Minutes10323.3%
35 to 39 Minutes5111.5%
40 to 44 Minutes286.3%
45 to 59 Minutes184.1%
60 to 89 Minutes20.4%
90 or more Minutes71.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Colfax

The most common commute times in Colfax are 30 to 34 minutes (57 commuters, 21.7%) for males and 25 to 29 minutes (50 commuters, 27.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Colfax
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes30 (11.4%)11 (6.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes38 (14.4%)4 (2.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes25 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes9 (3.4%)4 (2.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes25 (9.5%)6 (3.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes32 (12.2%)50 (27.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes57 (21.7%)46 (25.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes10 (3.8%)41 (22.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes21 (8.0%)7 (3.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes9 (3.4%)9 (5.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes2 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes5 (1.9%)2 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Colfax

The most frequent times of departure to work in Colfax are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (66, 25.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (50, 27.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Colfax
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM20 (7.6%)4 (2.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM17 (6.5%)3 (1.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM9 (3.4%)8 (4.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM66 (25.1%)17 (9.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM26 (9.9%)8 (4.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM40 (15.2%)50 (27.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM12 (4.6%)38 (21.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM31 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM5 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM9 (3.4%)8 (4.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM10 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)5 (2.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM12 (4.6%)25 (13.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM6 (2.3%)14 (7.8%)
Total263 (100.0%)180 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Colfax

Occupancy by Ownership in Colfax

Of the total 366 dwellings in Colfax, owner-occupied units account for 257 (70.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 109 (29.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Colfax
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units25770.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units10929.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units366100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Colfax

Occupancy by Household Size in Colfax
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household10929.8%
2-Person Household9626.2%
3-Person Household5214.2%
4+ Person Household10929.8%
Total Housing Units366100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Colfax

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Colfax
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household65 (59.6%)44 (40.4%)
2-Person Household84 (87.5%)12 (12.5%)
3-Person Household45 (86.5%)7 (13.5%)
4+ Person Household63 (57.8%)46 (42.2%)
Total Housing Units257 (70.2%)109 (29.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Colfax

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Colfax
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2 (11.8%)15 (88.2%)
High School Diploma114 (75.0%)38 (25.0%)
College/Associate Degree74 (56.9%)56 (43.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Colfax

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Colfax
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years9124.9%
35 to 44 Years7520.5%
45 to 54 Years5916.1%
55 to 64 Years5715.6%
65 to 74 Years4010.9%
75 to 84 Years359.6%
85 Years and Over92.5%
Total366100.0%

Housing Finances in Colfax

Median Income by Occupancy in Colfax

Median Income by Occupancy in Colfax
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied257 (70.2%)$73,281
Renter-Occupied109 (29.8%)$52,566
Average366 (100.0%)$63,750

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Colfax

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Colfax
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0005 (1.9%)15 (13.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9997 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9993 (1.2%)18 (16.5%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9994 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99922 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99927 (10.5%)17 (15.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99966 (25.7%)26 (23.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99929 (11.3%)17 (15.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99948 (18.7%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more46 (17.9%)16 (14.7%)
Total257 (100.0%)109 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Colfax

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Colfax
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3004 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49938 (14.8%)2 (1.8%)
$500 to $79959 (23.0%)48 (44.0%)
$800 to $99940 (15.6%)33 (30.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49977 (30.0%)9 (8.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99922 (8.6%)11 (10.1%)
$2,000 to $2,49913 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9994 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total257 (100.0%)109 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Colfax

Housing Structures in Colfax

Housing Structures in Colfax
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached33491.3%
Single Unit, Attached41.1%
2 Unit Apartments20.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments226.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other41.1%
Total366100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Colfax

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Colfax
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached253 (75.7%)81 (24.2%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total257 (70.2%)109 (29.8%)

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 Rooms3 (1.2%)26 (23.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms75 (29.2%)22 (20.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms101 (39.3%)46 (42.2%)
8 or more Rooms78 (30.3%)15 (13.8%)
Total257 (100.0%)109 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Colfax

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Colfax
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas219 (85.2%)92 (84.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity30 (11.7%)17 (15.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels8 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total257 (100.0%)109 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Colfax

Household Vehicle Usage in Colfax
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle4 (1.6%)13 (11.9%)
1 Vehicle61 (23.7%)40 (36.7%)
2 Vehicles100 (38.9%)41 (37.6%)
3 or more Vehicles92 (35.8%)15 (13.8%)
Total257 (100.0%)109 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Colfax

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Colfax

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units82175
Median Property Value$123,300$116,100
Median Household Income$54,167$43
Monthly Housing Costs$493$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,850$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Colfax

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Colfax
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00016 (19.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99911 (13.4%)56 (32.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99953 (64.6%)111 (63.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9992 (2.4%)8 (4.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total82 (100.0%)175 (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 $24,9994 (4.9%)12 (6.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99915 (18.3%)3 (1.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99918 (22.0%)7 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99927 (32.9%)9 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9996 (7.3%)39 (22.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9999 (11.0%)23 (13.1%)
$150,000 or more3 (3.7%)39 (22.3%)
Total82 (100.0%)175 (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 2.0x43 (52.4%)98,281 (56,160.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x23 (28.1%)123 (70.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x1 (1.2%)31 (17.7%)
4.0x or more15 (18.3%)6 (3.4%)
Total82 (100.0%)175 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Colfax

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Colfax
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80016 (19.5%)2 (1.1%)
$800 to $1,49918 (22.0%)2 (1.1%)
$800 to $1,49948 (58.5%)31 (17.7%)
Total82 (100.0%)175 (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 Years67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years215 (94.7%)12 (5.3%)
19 to 25 Years110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years104 (90.4%)11 (9.6%)
35 to 44 Years146 (95.4%)7 (4.6%)
45 to 54 Years86 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years87 (95.6%)4 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total951 (96.6%)34 (3.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Colfax

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Colfax
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen215 (94.7%)12 (5.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Colfax

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Colfax
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00070 (90.9%)7 (9.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999123 (96.9%)4 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999231 (97.1%)7 (2.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999153 (90.5%)16 (9.5%)
$100,000 and over374 (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 637 (55.2%)36 (53.7%)
6 to 18 Years65 (28.6%)150 (66.1%)
19 to 25 Years36 (32.7%)74 (67.3%)
25 to 34 Years31 (27.0%)73 (63.5%)
35 to 44 Years22 (14.4%)124 (81.0%)
45 to 54 Years22 (25.6%)70 (81.4%)
55 to 64 Years18 (19.8%)77 (84.6%)
65 to 74 Years72 (96.0%)49 (65.3%)
75 Years and over61 (100.0%)41 (67.2%)
Total364 (36.9%)694 (70.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Colfax

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Colfax
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%)3 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years25 (14.6%)19 (11.9%)
65 to 74 Years2 (11.1%)17 (29.8%)
75 Years and over13 (40.6%)13 (44.8%)

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 Years4 (2.3%)5 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over9 (28.1%)7 (24.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Colfax: <span>Vision 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 Years14 (8.2%)8 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Colfax: <span>Cognitive 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 Years6 (3.5%)12 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years2 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (9.4%)5 (17.2%)

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 (7.6%)2 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years2 (11.1%)10 (17.5%)
75 Years and over7 (21.9%)7 (24.1%)

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 Years0 (0.0%)4 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (9.4%)6 (20.7%)

Technology Access in Colfax

Computing Device Access in Colfax

Computing Device Access in Colfax
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop24667.2%
Smartphone31485.8%
Tablet17547.8%
No Computing Device246.6%
Total366100.0%

Internet Access in Colfax

Internet Access in Colfax
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet71.9%
Broadband Home19954.4%
Cellular Data Only8523.2%
Satellite Internet113.0%
No Internet6918.9%
Total366100.0%

Colfax Summary

Colfax, Illinois is a small village located in McLean County, Illinois. It is situated in the heart of the Midwest, approximately 25 miles north of Bloomington and 30 miles south of Normal. The village has a population of 1,845 people, according to the 2010 census.

History

Colfax was founded in 1854 by a group of settlers from Ohio. The village was named after Schuyler Colfax, the Vice President of the United States at the time. The village was incorporated in 1858 and has remained a small, rural community ever since.

Geography

Colfax is located in the heart of the Midwest, approximately 25 miles north of Bloomington and 30 miles south of Normal. The village is situated in McLean County, Illinois, and is surrounded by the towns of Arrowsmith, Carlock, and Saybrook. The village is located on the banks of the Mackinaw River, which flows through the village and provides a scenic backdrop.
The village is located in a flat, open area of the Midwest, with rolling hills and farmland in the surrounding area. The village is located in the Central Time Zone and has a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters.

Economy

Colfax is a small, rural community with a limited economy. The village is home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants. The village also has a few small manufacturing companies, including a plastics manufacturer and a metal fabrication company.
The village is also home to a few farms, which produce corn, soybeans, and other crops. The village is also home to a few small wineries, which produce a variety of wines.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, the population of Colfax is 1,845 people. The village is predominantly white, with a small Hispanic population. The median household income is $45,000, and the median age is 40 years old.
The village is home to a few churches, including the Colfax United Methodist Church, the Colfax Presbyterian Church, and the Colfax Baptist Church. The village also has a public library, a post office, and a few parks.

Conclusion

Colfax, Illinois is a small village located in McLean County, Illinois. It is situated in the heart of the Midwest, approximately 25 miles north of Bloomington and 30 miles south of Normal. The village has a population of 1,845 people, according to the 2010 census. The village is predominantly white, with a small Hispanic population. The village is home to a few small businesses, farms, and wineries, and is home to a few churches, a public library, a post office, and a few parks.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Colfax?
Total Population of Colfax is 1,017.
What is the Total Male Population of Colfax?
Total Male Population of Colfax is 454.
What is the Total Female Population of Colfax?
Total Female Population of Colfax is 563.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Colfax?
There are 80.64 Males per 100 Females in Colfax.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Colfax?
There are 124.01 Females per 100 Males in Colfax.
What is the Median Population Age in Colfax?
Median Population Age in Colfax is 34.4 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 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Colfax?
Per Capita income in Colfax is $39,797.
What is the Median Family Income in Colfax?
Median Family Income in Colfax is $59,706.
What is the Median Household income in Colfax?
Median Household Income in Colfax is $63,750.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Colfax?
Income or Wage Gap in Colfax is 38.9%.
Women in Colfax earn 61.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Colfax?
Inequality or Gini Index in Colfax is 0.53.
How Large is the Labor Force in Colfax?
There are 527 People in the Labor Forcein in Colfax.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Colfax?
66.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Colfax.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Colfax?
Unemployment Rate in Colfax is 6.6%.