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Colfax

Louisiana · 1,558 residents · 1.491 sq mi
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Colfax has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,877. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $61,500. The poverty rate of 38.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,558
−6%since 2000
from 1,659 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,045 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.4
+4%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Colfax
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,877
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,117
+19%since 2000
from $10,155 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$469
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.7%
−40.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
46.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.0%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+36%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic32%(499)
Black65.2%(1,016)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(19)
Diversity Score58%(903)
Diversity Score
58
+6%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+4%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% 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
20.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.6%
−51.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colfax, Louisiana?

Colfax, Louisiana has about 1,558 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colfax, Louisiana?

The typical household in Colfax, Louisiana earns about $20,877 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 $61,500, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Colfax, Louisiana?

About 8.3% 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 38.3% 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 157 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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