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Colfax

Illinois · 1,061 residents · 0.553 sq mi
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Colfax is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,889. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $95,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
1,061
+7%since 2000
from 989 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,919 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,788 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
−4%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8149391K1K1K1990201020202024Colfax
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,889
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,544 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,446
+30%since 2000
from $17,993 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services13.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration13.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$911
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−20.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−8%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(968)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(35)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,029)
Black0.9%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(59)
Diversity Score
6
+59%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% 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
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colfax, Illinois?

Colfax, Illinois has about 1,061 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colfax, Illinois?

The typical household in Colfax, Illinois earns about $58,889 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colfax, Illinois expensive?

In Colfax, Illinois, the median home is worth about $95,300, and the typical rent is about $911 a month.

How educated are people in Colfax, Illinois?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Colfax, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colfax, Illinois?

About 2.2% of people in Colfax, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colfax, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Colfax, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 205 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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