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Colfax

Louisiana · 1,393 residents (2025 est.) · 1.491 sq mi
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Colfax has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 419 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $73,400. The poverty rate of 37.3% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,240
−25%since 2000
from 1,659 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
832 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+15%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,393 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Colfax
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,250
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,208
+50%since 2000
from $10,155 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
3.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
−3%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$499
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
46.6% rent
Vacancy rate
28.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+29%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
21
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic30.8%(511)
Black67.5%(1,120)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.6%(905)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.9%(396)
Black55.1%(683)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(83)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(78)
Diversity Score73.3%(909)
Diversity Score
73
+34%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.2%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+26%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
29.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.3%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 20.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 71.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2017
from 60.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colfax, Louisiana?

Colfax, Louisiana has about 1,240 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colfax, Louisiana?

The typical household in Colfax, Louisiana earns about $26,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colfax, Louisiana expensive?

In Colfax, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $73,400, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Colfax, Louisiana?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Colfax, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colfax, Louisiana?

About 37.3% of people in Colfax, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colfax, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Colfax, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 475 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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