Colfax, LA
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1,632
TOTAL POPULATION
896
MALE POPULATION
736
FEMALE POPULATION
121.74
MALES / 100 FEMALES
82.14
FEMALES / 100 MALES
32.4
MEDIAN AGE
4.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$14,065
PER CAPITA INCOME
$41,250
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$27,847
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
14.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
85.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
479
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
41.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Colfax Zip Codes
Colfax Area Codes
Race in Colfax
The most populous races in Colfax are Black / African American (1,077 | 66.0%), White / Caucasian (527 | 32.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (37 | 2.3%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Black / African American | 1,077 | 66.0% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 2.3% |
| Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
| White / Caucasian | 527 | 32.3% |
| Two or more Races | 28 | 1.7% |
| Some other Race | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 1,632 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Colfax
The most populous ancestries reported in Colfax are English (44 | 2.7%), American (34 | 2.1%), Subsaharan African (27 | 1.7%), Blackfeet (26 | 1.6%), and Cajun (26 | 1.6%), together accounting for 9.6% of all Colfax residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 18 | 1.1% |
| American | 34 | 2.1% |
| Blackfeet | 26 | 1.6% |
| Cajun | 26 | 1.6% |
| Central American | 6 | 0.4% |
| Cuban | 7 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 3 | 0.2% |
| English | 44 | 2.7% |
| French | 6 | 0.4% |
| German | 13 | 0.8% |
| Guatemalan | 6 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 11 | 0.7% |
| Korean | 2 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 24 | 1.5% |
| Nigerian | 6 | 0.4% |
| Scotch-Irish | 6 | 0.4% |
| South African | 3 | 0.2% |
| Subsaharan African | 27 | 1.7% |
| Swedish | 2 | 0.1% | View All 19 Rows |
Immigrants in Colfax
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Colfax came from Latin America (15 | 0.9%), Central America (12 | 0.7%), Honduras (6 | 0.4%), Nicaragua (6 | 0.4%), and Africa (3 | 0.2%), together accounting for 2.6% of all Colfax residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 3 | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 3 | 0.2% |
| Central America | 12 | 0.7% |
| Cuba | 3 | 0.2% |
| Honduras | 6 | 0.4% |
| Latin America | 15 | 0.9% |
| Nicaragua | 6 | 0.4% |
| South Africa | 3 | 0.2% | View All 8 Rows |
Sex and Age in Colfax
Sex and Age in Colfax
The most populous age groups in Colfax are 10 to 14 Years (136 | 15.2%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (77 | 10.5%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 126 (14.1%) | 66 (9.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 85 (9.5%) | 42 (5.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 136 (15.2%) | 15 (2.0%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 48 (5.4%) | 56 (7.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 93 (10.4%) | 49 (6.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 59 (6.6%) | 20 (2.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 52 (5.8%) | 10 (1.4%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 15 (1.7%) | 57 (7.7%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 14 (1.6%) | 6 (0.8%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 13 (1.5%) | 77 (10.5%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 17 (1.9%) | 65 (8.8%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 50 (5.6%) | 47 (6.4%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 59 (6.6%) | 61 (8.3%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 36 (4.0%) | 38 (5.2%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 24 (2.7%) | 15 (2.0%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 30 (3.4%) | 40 (5.4%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 10 (1.1%) | 33 (4.5%) |
| 85 Years and over | 29 (3.2%) | 39 (5.3%) |
| Total | 896 (100.0%) | 736 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Colfax
Median Family Size in Colfax
The median family size in Colfax is 4.59 persons per family, with single male/father families (9 | 3.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.22 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (64 | 27.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 4.08 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 64 (27.5%) | 4.08 |
| Single Male/Father | 9 (3.9%) | 5.22 |
| Single Female/Mother | 160 (68.7%) | 4.76 |
| Total Families | 233 (100.0%) | 4.59 |
Median Household Size in Colfax
The median household size in Colfax is 2.86 persons per household, with single male/father households (9 | 1.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.22 persons per household. non-family households (268 | 53.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 64 (12.8%) | 4.30 |
| Single Male/Father | 9 (1.8%) | 5.22 |
| Single Female/Mother | 160 (31.9%) | 4.88 |
| Non-family | 268 (53.5%) | 1.24 |
| Total Households | 501 (100.0%) | 2.86 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Colfax
Out of a total of 501 households in Colfax, 233 (46.5%) are family households, while 268 (53.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 82, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 231.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 231 (46.1%) |
| 2-Person Households | 78 (15.6%) | 37 (7.4%) |
| 3-Person Households | 82 (16.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 55 (11.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 18 (3.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 233 (46.5%) | 268 (53.5%) |
Female Fertility in Colfax
Fertility by Age in Colfax
Average fertility rate in Colfax is 7.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 25.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 2 (100.0%) | 25.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 2 (100.0%) | 7.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Colfax
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Colfax
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 2 (100.0%) | 28.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 2 (100.0%) | 7.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Colfax
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
Income in Colfax
Income Overview in Colfax
Per Capita Income in Colfax is $14,065, while median incomes of families and households are $41,250 and $27,847 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 1,632 | $14,065 |
| Median Family Income | 233 | $41,250 |
| Mean Family Income | 233 | $51,600 |
| Median Household Income | 501 | $27,847 |
| Mean Household Income | 501 | $37,562 |
| Income Deficit | 233 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 1,632 | 14.86% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 1,632 | 85.14¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 1,632 | 0.43 |
Earnings by Sex in Colfax
Average Earnings in Colfax are $24,286, $22,917 for men and $26,917 for women, a difference of 14.9%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 253 (44.9%) | $22,917 |
| Female | 311 (55.1%) | $26,917 |
| Total | 564 (100.0%) | $24,286 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Colfax
The most common earnings brackets in Colfax are $15,000 to $17,499 for men (38 | 15.0%) and $17,500 to $19,999 for women (48 | 15.4%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 17 (6.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 25 (9.9%) | 9 (2.9%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (7.1%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 3 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 6 (2.4%) | 23 (7.4%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 38 (15.0%) | 37 (11.9%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 34 (13.4%) | 48 (15.4%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (1.6%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 21 (8.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 30 (11.9%) | 38 (12.2%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 11 (4.3%) | 14 (4.5%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 30 (11.9%) | 35 (11.3%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 40 (12.9%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 4 (1.6%) | 15 (4.8%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (1.9%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 17 (6.7%) | 13 (4.2%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 6 (2.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8 (3.2%) | 3 (1.0%) |
| $100,000+ | 3 (1.2%) | 3 (1.0%) |
| Total | 253 (100.0%) | 311 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Colfax
Average earnings in Colfax are $25,542 for men and $31,667 for women, a difference of 19.3%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $35,833, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $24,318. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $36,250, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $29,375.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $24,500 | $0 |
| High School Diploma | $24,318 | $0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $35,833 | $29,375 |
| Bachelor's Degree | - | - |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $25,542 | $31,667 |
Family Income in Colfax
Family Income Brackets in Colfax
According to the Colfax family income data, there are 59 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.3% of all families.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 0 | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 41 | 17.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 40 | 17.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9 | 3.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 59 | 25.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 45 | 19.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15 | 6.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15 | 6.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6 | 2.6% |
| $200,000+ | 3 | 1.3% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Colfax
2-person families (83 | 35.6%) account for the highest median family income in Colfax with $41,691 per family, while 2-person families (83 | 35.6%) have the highest median income of $20,846 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 83 (35.6%) | $41,691 |
| 3-Person Families | 84 (36.0%) | $0 |
| 4-Person Families | 57 (24.5%) | $0 |
| 5-Person Families | 9 (3.9%) | $0 |
| 6-Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| Total | 233 (100.0%) | $41,250 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Colfax
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 64 (27.5%) | $14,583 |
| 1 Earner | 96 (41.2%) | $42,059 |
| 2 Earners | 58 (24.9%) | $59,643 |
| 3+ Earners | 15 (6.4%) | $0 |
| Total | 233 (100.0%) | $41,250 |
Household Income in Colfax
Household Income Brackets in Colfax
With 129 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Colfax, accounting for 25.8% of all households. In contrast, only 3 households (0.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 30 | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 78 | 15.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 129 | 25.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 53 | 10.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 99 | 19.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 73 | 14.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15 | 3.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15 | 3.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6 | 1.2% |
| $200,000+ | 3 | 0.6% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Colfax
The median household income in Colfax is $27,847, with the highest median household income of $38,750 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 32 households (6.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $22,500, with 148 households (29.5%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 32 (6.4%) | $38,750 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 97 (19.4%) | $38,438 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 224 (44.7%) | $24,318 |
| 65+ Years | 148 (29.5%) | $22,500 |
| Total | 501 (100.0%) | $27,847 |
Poverty in Colfax
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Colfax
With 38.1% poverty level for males and 39.0% for females among the residents of Colfax, 12 to 14 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 56 males (88.9%) and 5 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 35 (27.8%) | 35 (53.0%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 108 (68.3%) | 32 (61.5%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 56 (88.9%) | 5 (100.0%) |
| 15 Years | 11 (61.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 33 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 3 (2.7%) | 22 (30.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 13 (17.1%) | 21 (70.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (38.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 23 (16.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 29 (28.2%) | 30 (34.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 9 (27.3%) | 20 (43.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 27 (55.1%) | 17 (22.7%) |
| Total | 291 (38.1%) | 262 (39.0%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Colfax
According to the poverty statistics in Colfax, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 83.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 91 (72.2%) | 31 (47.0%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 50 (31.7%) | 20 (38.5%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 7 (11.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 Years | 7 (38.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 109 (97.3%) | 50 (69.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 63 (82.9%) | 9 (30.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 11 (100.0%) | 39 (61.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 14 (100.0%) | 119 (83.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 74 (71.8%) | 58 (65.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 24 (72.7%) | 26 (56.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 22 (44.9%) | 58 (77.3%) |
| Total | 472 (61.9%) | 410 (61.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Colfax
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Colfax show that 17.2% or 11 of the total 64 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 26 (81.2%) | 6 (18.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 27 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 53 (82.8%) | 11 (17.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Colfax
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 48 (57.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 63 (39.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Colfax
The poverty data for Colfax shows that 11 of the married-couple family households (17.2%) and 63 of the single-parent households (37.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 6 (18.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 48 (55.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 5 (100.0%) | 15 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 11 (17.2%) | 63 (37.3%) |
Employment Characteristics in Colfax
Employment by Class of Employer in Colfax
Among the 445 employed individuals in Colfax, private company employees (271 | 60.9%), state government employees (67 | 15.1%), and local government employees (42 | 9.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 271 | 60.9% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 18 | 4.0% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 25 | 5.6% |
| Local Government Employees | 42 | 9.4% |
| State Government Employees | 67 | 15.1% |
| Federal Government Employees | 22 | 4.9% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 445 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Colfax
According to the labor force statistics for Colfax, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,144), 41.9% or 479 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.1% or 34 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 82.3% or 65 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 32.6% or 14 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 23 (26.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 84 (59.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 65 (82.3%) | 13 (20.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 32 (51.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 58 (63.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 107 (62.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 40 (41.2%) | 5 (12.5%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 43 (35.8%) | 14 (32.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 12 (10.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 15 (8.3%) | 2 (13.3%) |
| Total | 479 (41.9%) | 34 (7.1%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Colfax
According to labor force statistics for Colfax, 55.5% of individuals (345) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (622) are in the labor force, with 9.3% or 32 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 64.9% or 100 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 43.1% or 25 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 58 (62.4%) | 40 (43.1%) |
| High School Diploma | 122 (44.9%) | 16 (5.7%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 100 (64.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 65 (63.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 345 (55.5%) | 58 (9.3%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Colfax
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Colfax are Community & Social Service (51 | 11.5%), Education Instruction & Library (48 | 10.8%), Management (38 | 8.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (31 | 7.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (8 | 1.8%).
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%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 2 (5.3%) | 36 (94.7%) |
| Business & Financial | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 3 (5.9%) | 48 (94.1%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 0 (0.0%) | 48 (100.0%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (100.0%) |
| Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 13 (10.2%) | 115 (89.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 186 (41.8%) | 259 (58.2%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Colfax are Cleaning & Maintenance (37 | 8.3%), Healthcare Support (30 | 6.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (30 | 6.7%), Security & Protection (10 | 2.2%), and Law Enforcement (10 | 2.2%).
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 Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (90.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (70.3%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 3 (10.0%) | 27 (90.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 30 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 11 (29.7%) | 26 (70.3%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 54 (50.5%) | 53 (49.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 186 (41.8%) | 259 (58.2%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Colfax are Office & Administration (76 | 17.1%), and Sales & Related (48 | 10.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 14 (29.2%) | 34 (70.8%) |
| Office & Administration | 22 (28.9%) | 54 (71.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 36 (29.0%) | 88 (71.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 186 (41.8%) | 259 (58.2%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Colfax are Construction & Extraction (10 | 2.2%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 7 (70.0%) | 3 (30.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 11 (78.6%) | 3 (21.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 186 (41.8%) | 259 (58.2%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Colfax are Material Moving (44 | 9.9%), and Production (28 | 6.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 28 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Transportation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Material Moving | 44 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 72 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 186 (41.8%) | 259 (58.2%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Colfax
Employment Industries in Colfax
The major employment industries in Colfax include Health Care & Social Assistance (160 | 36.0%), Retail Trade (86 | 19.3%), Manufacturing (70 | 15.7%), Educational Services (47 | 10.6%), and Public Administration (19 | 4.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Colfax
The Colfax industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 70 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 44 (51.2%) | 42 (48.8%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Utilities | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 6 (37.5%) | 10 (62.5%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
| Educational Services | 0 (0.0%) | 47 (100.0%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 44 (27.5%) | 116 (72.5%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
| Public Administration | 10 (52.6%) | 9 (47.4%) |
| Total | 186 (41.8%) | 259 (58.2%) |
Education in Colfax
School Enrollment in Colfax
The most common levels of schooling among the 494 students in Colfax are elementary school (152 | 30.8%), high school (110 | 22.3%), and nursery / preschool (94 | 19.0%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 94 | 19.0% |
| Kindergarten | 16 | 3.2% |
| Elementary School | 152 | 30.8% |
| Middle School | 76 | 15.4% |
| High School | 110 | 22.3% |
| College / Undergraduate | 29 | 5.9% |
| Graduate / Professional | 17 | 3.4% |
| Total | 494 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Colfax
Out of a total of 494 students who are enrolled in schools in Colfax, 27 (5.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 467 (94.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 17 (73.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 103 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 103 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 127 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 151 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 51 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 29 (74.4%) | 10 (25.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 6 (26.1%) | 17 (73.9%) |
| Total | 467 (94.5%) | 27 (5.5%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Colfax
Business (52 | 41.3%), science & technology (20 | 15.9%), physical & health sciences (19 | 15.1%), bio, nature & agricultural (16 | 12.7%), and arts & humanities (9 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 126 individuals in Colfax who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 16 | 12.7% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 19 | 15.1% |
| Psychology | 0 | 0.0% |
| Social Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
| Engineering | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 20 | 15.9% |
| Business | 52 | 41.3% |
| Education | 7 | 5.6% |
| Literature & Languages | 0 | 0.0% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 3 | 2.4% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
| Communications | 0 | 0.0% |
| Arts & Humanities | 9 | 7.1% |
| Total | 126 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Colfax
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Colfax
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Colfax are males with 1 vehicle (73, accounting for 39.3%) and females with 1 vehicle (123, making up 28.2%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 67 (36.0%) | 23 (8.9%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 73 (39.3%) | 123 (47.5%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 30 (16.1%) | 96 (37.1%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 4 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 12 (6.5%) | 17 (6.6%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 186 (100.0%) | 259 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Colfax
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Colfax are 30 to 34 minutes (111 commuters, 24.9%), 5 to 9 minutes (95 commuters, 21.3%), and 25 to 29 minutes (63 commuters, 14.2%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 30 | 6.7% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 95 | 21.3% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 34 | 7.6% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 10 | 2.2% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 36 | 8.1% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 63 | 14.2% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 111 | 24.9% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 18 | 4.0% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 13 | 2.9% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 14 | 3.2% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 21 | 4.7% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Colfax
The most common commute times in Colfax are 30 to 34 minutes (34 commuters, 18.3%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (77 commuters, 29.7%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 21 (11.3%) | 9 (3.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 33 (17.7%) | 62 (23.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 30 (16.1%) | 4 (1.5%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 4 (2.1%) | 6 (2.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 30 (16.1%) | 6 (2.3%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 4 (2.1%) | 59 (22.8%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 34 (18.3%) | 77 (29.7%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (7.0%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 10 (5.4%) | 3 (1.2%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 14 (7.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 6 (3.2%) | 15 (5.8%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 0 (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 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (55, 29.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (69, 26.6%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 24 (12.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 55 (29.6%) | 43 (16.6%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (4.6%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 25 (13.4%) | 24 (9.3%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 2 (1.1%) | 23 (8.9%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 3 (1.6%) | 69 (26.6%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 3 (1.6%) | 36 (13.9%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 30 (16.1%) | 15 (5.8%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (5.8%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 30 (16.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (4.3%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 14 (7.5%) | 11 (4.3%) |
| Total | 186 (100.0%) | 259 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Colfax
Occupancy by Ownership in Colfax
Of the total 501 dwellings in Colfax, owner-occupied units account for 280 (55.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 221 (44.1%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 280 | 55.9% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 221 | 44.1% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 501 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Colfax
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 231 | 46.1% |
| 2-Person Household | 115 | 23.0% |
| 3-Person Household | 82 | 16.4% |
| 4+ Person Household | 73 | 14.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 501 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Colfax
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 144 (62.3%) | 87 (37.7%) |
| 2-Person Household | 82 (71.3%) | 33 (28.7%) |
| 3-Person Household | 37 (45.1%) | 45 (54.9%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 17 (23.3%) | 56 (76.7%) |
| Total Housing Units | 280 (55.9%) | 221 (44.1%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Colfax
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 50 (64.1%) | 28 (35.9%) |
| High School Diploma | 87 (40.3%) | 129 (59.7%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 86 (61.0%) | 55 (39.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 57 (86.4%) | 9 (13.6%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Colfax
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 57 | 11.4% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 72 | 14.4% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 94 | 18.8% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 130 | 26.0% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 50 | 10.0% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 67 | 13.4% |
| 85 Years and Over | 31 | 6.2% |
| Total | 501 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Colfax
Median Income by Occupancy in Colfax
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 280 (55.9%) | $37,000 |
| Renter-Occupied | 221 (44.1%) | $21,161 |
| Average | 501 (100.0%) | $27,847 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Colfax
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 6 (2.1%) | 10 (4.5%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 8 (2.9%) | 6 (2.7%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 34 (12.1%) | 44 (19.9%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 43 (15.4%) | 44 (19.9%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 17 (6.1%) | 25 (11.3%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 24 (8.6%) | 29 (13.1%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 58 (20.7%) | 41 (18.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 66 (23.6%) | 7 (3.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (6.8%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15 (5.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 9 (3.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 280 (100.0%) | 221 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Colfax
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 48 (17.1%) | 9 (4.1%) |
| $300 to $499 | 112 (40.0%) | 56 (25.3%) |
| $500 to $799 | 53 (18.9%) | 69 (31.2%) |
| $800 to $999 | 42 (15.0%) | 26 (11.8%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 25 (8.9%) | 41 (18.5%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 280 (100.0%) | 221 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Colfax
Housing Structures in Colfax
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 369 | 73.7% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 54 | 10.8% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 11 | 2.2% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 11 | 2.2% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 56 | 11.2% |
| Total | 501 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Colfax
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 233 (63.1%) | 136 (36.9%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 54 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 47 (83.9%) | 9 (16.1%) |
| Total | 280 (55.9%) | 221 (44.1%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Colfax
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 15 (5.4%) | 24 (10.9%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 120 (42.9%) | 140 (63.3%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 135 (48.2%) | 57 (25.8%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 10 (3.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 280 (100.0%) | 221 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Colfax
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 102 (36.4%) | 92 (41.6%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 5 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Electricity | 170 (60.7%) | 129 (58.4%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 3 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 280 (100.0%) | 221 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Colfax
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 46 (16.4%) | 98 (44.3%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 83 (29.6%) | 107 (48.4%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 133 (47.5%) | 16 (7.2%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 18 (6.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 280 (100.0%) | 221 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Colfax
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Colfax
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 183 | 97 |
| Median Property Value | $81,300 | $87,900 |
| Median Household Income | - | - |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $358 | $0 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $199 | $35 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Colfax
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 60 (32.8%) | 22 (22.7%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 75 (41.0%) | 55 (56.7%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 48 (26.2%) | 20 (20.6%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 183 (100.0%) | 97 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Colfax
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 14 (7.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 83 (45.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15 (8.2%) | 11 (11.3%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15 (8.2%) | 9 (9.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 49 (26.8%) | 43 (44.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (17.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 3 (1.6%) | 11 (11.3%) |
| Total | 183 (100.0%) | 97 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Colfax
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 99 (54.1%) | 45,486 (46,892.8%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 27 (14.7%) | 52 (53.6%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 2 (1.1%) | 25 (25.8%) |
| 4.0x or more | 55 (30.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 183 (100.0%) | 97 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Colfax
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 145 (79.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 51 (52.6%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (11.3%) |
| Total | 183 (100.0%) | 97 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Colfax
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colfax
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 192 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 329 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 94 (43.9%) | 120 (56.1%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 69 (90.8%) | 7 (9.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 74 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 130 (83.3%) | 26 (16.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 172 (90.0%) | 19 (10.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 79 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 124 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,263 (88.0%) | 172 (12.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Colfax
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 192 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 329 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 94 (43.9%) | 120 (56.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Colfax
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 475 (95.6%) | 22 (4.4%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 550 (98.6%) | 8 (1.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 182 (83.1%) | 37 (16.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 105 (100.0%) |
| $100,000 and over | 56 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colfax
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 192 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 315 (95.7%) | 14 (4.3%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 81 (37.9%) | 34 (15.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 34 (44.7%) | 35 (46.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 24 (32.4%) | 50 (67.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 63 (40.4%) | 67 (42.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 107 (56.0%) | 80 (41.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 74 (93.7%) | 39 (49.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 122 (98.4%) | 89 (71.8%) |
| Total | 1,012 (70.5%) | 408 (28.4%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Colfax
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 41 (17.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (8.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 44 (34.4%) | 63 (21.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 11 (33.3%) | 28 (60.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 29 (59.2%) | 43 (57.3%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Colfax
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 5 (15.1%) | 6 (13.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 24 (49.0%) | 13 (17.3%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 32 (25.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (8.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 3 (6.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 41 (17.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (5.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (39.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 10 (20.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (8.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 30 (23.4%) | 48 (16.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 9 (27.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 10 (20.4%) | 31 (41.3%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (19.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 8 (16.3%) | 3 (4.0%) |
Technology Access in Colfax
Computing Device Access in Colfax
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 213 | 42.5% |
| Smartphone | 289 | 57.7% |
| Tablet | 181 | 36.1% |
| No Computing Device | 149 | 29.7% |
| Total | 501 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Colfax
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 242 | 48.3% |
| Cellular Data Only | 64 | 12.8% |
| Satellite Internet | 101 | 20.2% |
| No Internet | 165 | 32.9% |
| Total | 501 | 100.0% |
Colfax Summary
Colfax is a small town located in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It is situated on the banks of the Red River, approximately 25 miles northeast of Alexandria. The town was founded in 1872 and named after Schuyler Colfax, the 17th Vice President of the United States. The population of Colfax was 1,945 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Colfax is located at 31°45'25" North, 92°45'25" West (31.756944, -92.756944). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), all land.
Economy
Colfax is a small rural town with a population of 1,945 people. The town is home to a variety of businesses, including a lumber mill, a grain elevator, a feed store, a hardware store, a grocery store, a pharmacy, a bank, a post office, a restaurant, and a few other small businesses. The town also has a few churches and a public library.
The economy of Colfax is largely based on agriculture. The town is surrounded by farms and ranches, and the main crops grown in the area are cotton, corn, soybeans, and wheat. The town also has a few small manufacturing businesses, such as a furniture factory and a woodworking shop.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,945 people, 745 households, and 517 families residing in the town. The population density was 876.2 people per square mile (338.3/km2). There were 845 housing units at an average density of 379.2 per square mile (146.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 79.45% White, 19.45% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.
There were 745 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $25,000, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $27,000 versus $19,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,000. About 18.2% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 18.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Colfax?
Total Population of Colfax is 1,632.
What is the Total Male Population of Colfax?
Total Male Population of Colfax is 896.
What is the Total Female Population of Colfax?
Total Female Population of Colfax is 736.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Colfax?
There are 121.74 Males per 100 Females in Colfax.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Colfax?
There are 82.14 Females per 100 Males in Colfax.
What is the Median Population Age in Colfax?
Median Population Age in Colfax is 32.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Colfax
Average Family Size in Colfax is 4.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Colfax
Average Household Size in Colfax is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Colfax?
Per Capita income in Colfax is $14,065.
What is the Median Family Income in Colfax?
Median Family Income in Colfax is $41,250.
What is the Median Household income in Colfax?
Median Household Income in Colfax is $27,847.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Colfax?
Income or Wage Gap in Colfax is 14.9%.
Women in Colfax earn 85.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Colfax?
Inequality or Gini Index in Colfax is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Colfax?
There are 479 People in the Labor Forcein in Colfax.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Colfax?
41.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Colfax.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Colfax?
Unemployment Rate in Colfax is 7.1%.