Colfax, IA Map & Demographics
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Colfax Overview
$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
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
1,147
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Colfax Zip Codes
Colfax Area Codes
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.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 2,186 | $35,919 |
| Median Family Income | 558 | $84,375 |
| Mean Family Income | 558 | $105,233 |
| Median Household Income | 777 | $81,076 |
| Mean Household Income | 777 | $94,497 |
| Income Deficit | 558 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 2,186 | 23.01% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 2,186 | 76.99¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 2,186 | 0.41 |
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%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 586 (49.7%) | $49,167 |
| Female | 593 (50.3%) | $37,853 |
| Total | 1,179 (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%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 23 (3.9%) | 13 (2.2%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 4 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 42 (7.2%) | 21 (3.5%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (4.9%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 9 (1.5%) | 29 (4.9%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 5 (0.9%) | 41 (6.9%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (2.0%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 10 (1.7%) | 15 (2.5%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 34 (5.8%) | 41 (6.9%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 22 (3.7%) | 54 (9.1%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 7 (1.2%) | 36 (6.1%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 62 (10.6%) | 39 (6.6%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 59 (10.1%) | 65 (11.0%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 18 (3.1%) | 12 (2.0%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 16 (2.7%) | 11 (1.8%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 116 (19.8%) | 33 (5.6%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 35 (6.0%) | 33 (5.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 70 (11.9%) | 53 (8.9%) |
| $100,000+ | 54 (9.2%) | 56 (9.4%) |
| Total | 586 (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.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female 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.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 8 | 1.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5 | 0.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 31 | 5.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 20 | 3.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 90 | 16.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 77 | 13.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 106 | 19.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 114 | 20.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 59 | 10.6% |
| $200,000+ | 48 | 8.6% |
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.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 285 (51.1%) | $81,964 |
| 3-Person Families | 91 (16.3%) | $73,750 |
| 4-Person Families | 55 (9.9%) | $102,031 |
| 5-Person Families | 94 (16.9%) | $0 |
| 6-Person Families | 7 (1.3%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 26 (4.7%) | $0 |
| Total | 558 (100.0%) | $84,375 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Colfax
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 46 (8.2%) | $0 |
| 1 Earner | 242 (43.4%) | $42,115 |
| 2 Earners | 229 (41.0%) | $103,281 |
| 3+ Earners | 41 (7.3%) | $152,679 |
| Total | 558 (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.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 24 | 3.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9 | 1.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 57 | 7.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 70 | 9.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 63 | 8.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 140 | 18.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 176 | 22.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 120 | 15.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 65 | 8.4% |
| $200,000+ | 53 | 6.8% |
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.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 60 (7.7%) | $74,375 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 300 (38.6%) | $87,875 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 275 (35.4%) | $86,442 |
| 65+ Years | 142 (18.3%) | $0 |
| Total | 777 (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.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 3 (5.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 15 (12.8%) | 15 (15.1%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (45.5%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 21 (26.3%) | 4 (5.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 13 (7.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 7 (3.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 11 (10.5%) | 19 (23.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 25 (18.8%) | 9 (5.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 38 (32.8%) | 10 (14.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 133 (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.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 55 (94.8%) | 122 (100.0%) |
| 5 Years | 19 (100.0%) | 26 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 102 (87.2%) | 84 (84.9%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 34 (100.0%) | 18 (54.5%) |
| 15 Years | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 43 (100.0%) | 25 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 59 (73.8%) | 73 (94.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 171 (92.9%) | 175 (100.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 174 (96.1%) | 136 (100.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 94 (89.5%) | 63 (76.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 108 (81.2%) | 146 (94.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 78 (67.2%) | 57 (85.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 56 (100.0%) | 40 (100.0%) |
| Total | 1,003 (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.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 230 (97.9%) | 5 (2.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 99 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 42 (75.0%) | 14 (25.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 397 (95.4%) | 19 (4.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Colfax
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (34.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (9.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (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.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 5 (2.1%) | 9 (28.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (5.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 14 (25.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 19 (4.6%) | 13 (9.1%) |
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 | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 16 | 0.7% |
| Black / African American | 31 | 1.4% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 | 3.3% |
| Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
| White / Caucasian | 2,038 | 93.2% |
| Two or more Races | 70 | 3.2% |
| Some other Race | 31 | 1.4% |
| Total | 2,186 | 100.0% |
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 | # Population | % Population |
| American | 147 | 6.7% |
| Bhutanese | 3 | 0.1% |
| British | 12 | 0.5% |
| Celtic | 25 | 1.1% |
| Central American Indian | 17 | 0.8% |
| Czechoslovakian | 4 | 0.2% |
| Danish | 22 | 1.0% |
| Dutch | 196 | 9.0% |
| Eastern European | 7 | 0.3% |
| English | 308 | 14.1% |
| European | 23 | 1.1% |
| Finnish | 5 | 0.2% |
| French | 40 | 1.8% |
| German | 431 | 19.7% |
| Hungarian | 5 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 331 | 15.1% |
| Italian | 24 | 1.1% |
| Korean | 12 | 0.5% |
| Malaysian | 16 | 0.7% |
| Mexican | 54 | 2.5% |
| Norwegian | 103 | 4.7% |
| Polish | 19 | 0.9% |
| Puerto Rican | 17 | 0.8% |
| Scotch-Irish | 4 | 0.2% |
| Scottish | 28 | 1.3% |
| Swedish | 92 | 4.2% |
| Swiss | 96 | 4.4% |
| Thai | 13 | 0.6% |
| Welsh | 25 | 1.1% | View All 29 Rows |
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.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 13 | 0.6% |
| India | 6 | 0.3% |
| Philippines | 7 | 0.3% |
| South Central Asia | 6 | 0.3% |
| South Eastern Asia | 7 | 0.3% | View All 5 Rows |
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.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 58 (5.1%) | 122 (11.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 121 (10.6%) | 109 (10.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 49 (4.3%) | 62 (5.9%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 67 (5.9%) | 35 (3.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 66 (5.8%) | 67 (6.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 109 (9.6%) | 89 (8.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 75 (6.6%) | 86 (8.2%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 87 (7.7%) | 66 (6.3%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 94 (8.3%) | 70 (6.7%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 74 (6.5%) | 9 (0.9%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 31 (2.7%) | 73 (7.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 36 (3.2%) | 57 (5.4%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 97 (8.5%) | 98 (9.3%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 53 (4.7%) | 44 (4.2%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 63 (5.6%) | 23 (2.2%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 33 (2.9%) | 9 (0.9%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 10 (0.9%) | 17 (1.6%) |
| 85 Years and over | 13 (1.1%) | 14 (1.3%) |
| Total | 1,136 (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.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 416 (74.6%) | 3.30 |
| Single Male/Father | 43 (7.7%) | 2.19 |
| Single Female/Mother | 99 (17.7%) | 2.98 |
| Total Families | 558 (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.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 416 (53.5%) | 3.39 |
| Single Male/Father | 43 (5.5%) | 3.19 |
| Single Female/Mother | 99 (12.7%) | 3.30 |
| Non-family | 219 (28.2%) | 1.23 |
| Total Households | 777 (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 | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 181 (23.3%) |
| 2-Person Households | 239 (30.8%) | 38 (4.9%) |
| 3-Person Households | 101 (13.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 73 (9.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 112 (14.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 7 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 26 (3.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 558 (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.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 45 (100.0%) | 186.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 45 (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.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 15 (33.3%) | 30 (66.7%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 15 (33.3%) | 30 (66.7%) |
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 | 8 (17.8%) | 76.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 30 (66.7%) | 165.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7 (15.6%) | 100.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 45 (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.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 30 (100.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 15 (33.3%) | 30 (66.7%) |
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.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 715 | 68.6% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 19 | 1.8% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 47 | 4.5% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 114 | 10.9% |
| Local Government Employees | 59 | 5.7% |
| State Government Employees | 75 | 7.2% |
| Federal Government Employees | 13 | 1.3% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 1,042 | 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 (1,655), 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.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 36 (39.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 128 (96.2%) | 26 (20.3%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 194 (98.0%) | 5 (2.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 147 (91.3%) | 6 (4.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 269 (84.9%) | 23 (8.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 170 (90.9%) | 8 (4.7%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 75 (80.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 102 (52.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 26 (14.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,147 (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.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 24 (46.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 376 (88.1%) | 39 (9.2%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 389 (84.4%) | 6 (1.3%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 168 (79.6%) | 3 (1.2%) |
| Total | 956 (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 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%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 28 (52.8%) | 25 (47.2%) |
| Business & Financial | 34 (39.5%) | 52 (60.5%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 25 (31.2%) | 55 (68.8%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 13 (48.1%) | 14 (51.8%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 4 (10.5%) | 34 (89.5%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 8 (53.3%) | 7 (46.7%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 0 (0.0%) | 71 (100.0%) |
| Health Technologists | 0 (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 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%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 6 (8.1%) | 68 (91.9%) |
| Security & Protection | 39 (79.6%) | 10 (20.4%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 39 (86.7%) | 6 (13.3%) |
| Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 24 (51.1%) | 23 (48.9%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 16 (80.0%) | 4 (20.0%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 6 (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 by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 48 (54.5%) | 40 (45.5%) |
| Office & Administration | 23 (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 by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 97 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 55 (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 by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 63 (84.0%) | 12 (16.0%) |
| Transportation | 38 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Material Moving | 25 (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 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%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 133 (93.7%) | 9 (6.3%) |
| Manufacturing | 102 (82.3%) | 22 (17.7%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 14 (46.7%) | 16 (53.3%) |
| Retail Trade | 26 (19.9%) | 105 (80.1%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Utilities | 48 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 7 (13.2%) | 46 (86.8%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (100.0%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Educational Services | 51 (46.8%) | 58 (53.2%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 25 (12.0%) | 183 (88.0%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 9 (69.2%) | 4 (30.8%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 23 (46.9%) | 26 (53.1%) |
| Public Administration | 14 (30.4%) | 32 (69.6%) |
| Total | 537 (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 Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 92 | 17.2% |
| Kindergarten | 31 | 5.8% |
| Elementary School | 161 | 30.0% |
| Middle School | 100 | 18.7% |
| High School | 99 | 18.5% |
| College / Undergraduate | 49 | 9.1% |
| Graduate / Professional | 4 | 0.7% |
| Total | 536 | 100.0% |
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.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 54 (94.7%) | 3 (5.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 215 (96.4%) | 8 (3.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 111 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 78 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 7 (53.8%) | 6 (46.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 21 (58.3%) | 15 (41.7%) |
| Total | 504 (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.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 11 | 3.7% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 22 | 7.3% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 17 | 5.7% |
| Psychology | 28 | 9.3% |
| Social Sciences | 14 | 4.7% |
| Engineering | 3 | 1.0% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 5 | 1.7% |
| Business | 38 | 12.7% |
| Education | 76 | 25.3% |
| Literature & Languages | 29 | 9.7% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 27 | 9.0% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 3 | 1.0% |
| Communications | 0 | 0.0% |
| Arts & Humanities | 27 | 9.0% |
| Total | 300 | 100.0% |
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%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 39 (7.4%) | 73 (14.1%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 251 (47.7%) | 217 (42.0%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 159 (30.2%) | 129 (25.0%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 60 (11.4%) | 75 (14.5%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 17 (3.2%) | 22 (4.3%) |
| Total | 526 (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 | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 108 | 10.9% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 88 | 8.9% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 73 | 7.3% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 65 | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 148 | 14.9% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 114 | 11.5% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 222 | 22.4% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 53 | 5.3% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 34 | 3.4% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 78 | 7.9% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 10 | 1.0% |
| 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 (162 commuters, 31.0%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (92 commuters, 19.5%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 49 (9.4%) | 59 (12.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 60 (11.5%) | 28 (5.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 43 (8.2%) | 30 (6.4%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 22 (4.2%) | 43 (9.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 56 (10.7%) | 92 (19.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 59 (11.3%) | 55 (11.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 162 (31.0%) | 60 (12.7%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 10 (1.9%) | 43 (9.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 26 (5.0%) | 8 (1.7%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 35 (6.7%) | 43 (9.1%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (2.1%) |
| 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 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 | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 66 (12.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 13 (2.5%) | 21 (4.5%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 68 (13.0%) | 6 (1.3%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 18 (3.5%) | 54 (11.5%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 106 (20.3%) | 100 (21.2%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 45 (8.6%) | 86 (18.3%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 40 (7.7%) | 77 (16.4%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 50 (9.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 22 (4.2%) | 21 (4.5%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 6 (1.1%) | 8 (1.7%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 15 (2.9%) | 27 (5.7%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (2.3%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 67 (12.8%) | 30 (6.4%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 6 (1.1%) | 30 (6.4%) |
| Total | 522 (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 | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 582 | 74.9% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 195 | 25.1% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 777 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Colfax
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 181 | 23.3% |
| 2-Person Household | 277 | 35.6% |
| 3-Person Household | 101 | 13.0% |
| 4+ Person Household | 218 | 28.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 777 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Colfax
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 87 (48.1%) | 94 (51.9%) |
| 2-Person Household | 251 (90.6%) | 26 (9.4%) |
| 3-Person Household | 66 (65.3%) | 35 (34.6%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 178 (81.7%) | 40 (18.3%) |
| Total Housing Units | 582 (74.9%) | 195 (25.1%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Colfax
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 19 (61.3%) | 12 (38.7%) |
| High School Diploma | 243 (74.3%) | 84 (25.7%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 201 (73.1%) | 74 (26.9%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 119 (82.6%) | 25 (17.4%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Colfax
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 198 | 25.5% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 162 | 20.8% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 78 | 10.0% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 197 | 25.4% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 84 | 10.8% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 49 | 6.3% |
| 85 Years and Over | 9 | 1.2% |
| Total | 777 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Colfax
Median Income by Occupancy in Colfax
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 582 (74.9%) | $85,395 |
| Renter-Occupied | 195 (25.1%) | $54,063 |
| Average | 777 (100.0%) | $81,076 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Colfax
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (12.3%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 14 (2.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 43 (7.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 22 (3.8%) | 48 (24.6%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 44 (7.6%) | 19 (9.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 88 (15.1%) | 52 (26.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 145 (24.9%) | 31 (15.9%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 99 (17.0%) | 21 (10.8%) |
| $150,000 or more | 118 (20.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 582 (100.0%) | 195 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Colfax
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 24 (4.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $300 to $499 | 37 (6.4%) | 7 (3.6%) |
| $500 to $799 | 159 (27.3%) | 35 (17.9%) |
| $800 to $999 | 86 (14.8%) | 84 (43.1%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 202 (34.7%) | 31 (15.9%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 56 (9.6%) | 8 (4.1%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 15 (2.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 3 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 582 (100.0%) | 195 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Colfax
Housing Structures in Colfax
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 570 | 73.4% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 49 | 6.3% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 3 | 0.4% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 47 | 6.0% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 32 | 4.1% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 25 | 3.2% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 51 | 6.6% |
| Total | 777 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Colfax
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 529 (92.8%) | 41 (7.2%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 15 (30.6%) | 34 (69.4%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 47 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 32 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 25 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 38 (74.5%) | 13 (25.5%) |
| Total | 582 (74.9%) | 195 (25.1%) |
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 | 4 (0.7%) | 33 (16.9%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 118 (20.3%) | 101 (51.8%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 314 (53.9%) | 42 (21.5%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 146 (25.1%) | 19 (9.7%) |
| Total | 582 (100.0%) | 195 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Colfax
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 472 (81.1%) | 124 (63.6%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 13 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Electricity | 97 (16.7%) | 69 (35.4%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (1.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 582 (100.0%) | 195 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Colfax
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 5 (0.9%) | 31 (15.9%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 90 (15.5%) | 77 (39.5%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 211 (36.2%) | 87 (44.6%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 276 (47.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 582 (100.0%) | 195 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Colfax
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Colfax
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 211 | 371 |
| 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 | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 31 (14.7%) | 18 (4.9%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 56 (26.5%) | 33 (8.9%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 108 (51.2%) | 286 (77.1%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 6 (2.8%) | 31 (8.4%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 10 (4.7%) | 3 (0.8%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 211 (100.0%) | 371 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Colfax
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 54 (25.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 22 (10.4%) | 12 (3.2%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11 (5.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 36 (17.1%) | 33 (8.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 27 (12.8%) | 52 (14.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 39 (18.5%) | 118 (31.8%) |
| $150,000 or more | 22 (10.4%) | 60 (16.2%) |
| Total | 211 (100.0%) | 371 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Colfax
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 132 (62.6%) | 89,688 (24,174.7%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 18 (8.5%) | 275 (74.1%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 32 (15.2%) | 45 (12.1%) |
| 4.0x or more | 29 (13.7%) | 24 (6.5%) |
| Total | 211 (100.0%) | 371 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Colfax
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 27 (12.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 34 (16.1%) | 11 (3.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 139 (65.9%) | 111 (29.9%) |
| Total | 211 (100.0%) | 371 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Colfax
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colfax
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 238 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 375 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 156 (90.7%) | 16 (9.3%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 320 (97.0%) | 10 (3.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 287 (92.6%) | 23 (7.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 170 (90.9%) | 17 (9.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 276 (95.8%) | 12 (4.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 183 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 96 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,101 (96.4%) | 78 (3.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Colfax
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 238 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 375 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 156 (90.7%) | 16 (9.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Colfax
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 174 (87.4%) | 25 (12.6%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 292 (97.7%) | 7 (2.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 347 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 404 (89.8%) | 46 (10.2%) |
| $100,000 and over | 840 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colfax
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 101 (42.4%) | 171 (71.9%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 150 (40.0%) | 253 (67.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 30 (17.4%) | 151 (87.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 98 (29.7%) | 222 (67.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 65 (21.0%) | 232 (74.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 41 (21.9%) | 140 (74.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 58 (20.1%) | 218 (75.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 179 (97.8%) | 89 (48.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 96 (100.0%) | 76 (79.2%) |
| Total | 818 (37.5%) | 1,552 (71.2%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Colfax
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (13.1%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (3.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 7 (2.6%) | 35 (13.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 76 (18.1%) | 59 (16.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 47 (40.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 27 (48.2%) | 14 (35.0%) |
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 | 35 (8.4%) | 30 (8.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 43 (37.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 27 (48.2%) | 5 (12.5%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (13.1%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 7 (2.6%) | 31 (12.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 15 (3.6%) | 10 (2.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (3.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 35 (13.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 27 (6.4%) | 6 (1.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 34 (29.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (22.5%) |
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%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 13 (3.1%) | 28 (7.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 38 (32.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 7 (12.5%) | 4 (10.0%) |
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 | 7 (1.7%) | 33 (9.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 34 (29.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Technology Access in Colfax
Computing Device Access in Colfax
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 569 | 73.2% |
| Smartphone | 705 | 90.7% |
| Tablet | 478 | 61.5% |
| No Computing Device | 43 | 5.5% |
| Total | 777 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Colfax
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 460 | 59.2% |
| Cellular Data Only | 108 | 13.9% |
| Satellite Internet | 80 | 10.3% |
| No Internet | 148 | 19.1% |
| Total | 777 | 100.0% |
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 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.
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.
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%.