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Colfax

Iowa · 2,093 residents · 2.561 sq mi
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Colfax has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,272. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $98,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,093
−6%since 2000
from 2,223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
817 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 868 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+10%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Colfax
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,272
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,006 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,838
+7%since 2000
from $17,662 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.9%
−28.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+28%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,169)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(16)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(78)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,044)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(18)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.9%(18)
Diversity Score5.2%(109)
Diversity Score
5
+50%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+66%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.5%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colfax, Iowa?

Colfax, Iowa has about 2,093 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colfax, Iowa?

The typical household in Colfax, Iowa earns about $46,272 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colfax, Iowa expensive?

In Colfax, Iowa, the median home is worth about $98,600, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Colfax, Iowa?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Colfax, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colfax, Iowa?

About 13.5% of people in Colfax, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colfax, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Colfax, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 369 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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