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Colfax

Louisiana · 1,428 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 $20,139. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,800. The poverty rate of 44.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,428
−14%since 2000
from 1,659 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
958 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+13%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Colfax
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,139
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,832
+17%since 2000
from $10,155 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
44.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,800
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
46.3% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+62%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.3%(532)
Black58.4%(834)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(16)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other4.3%(61)
Diversity Score66.4%(948)
Diversity Score
66
+22%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+25.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
−4%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.5%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
25.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.8%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.0%
−55.4 ptssince 2013
from 71.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colfax, Louisiana?

Colfax, Louisiana has about 1,428 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colfax, Louisiana?

The typical household in Colfax, Louisiana earns about $20,139 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 $70,800, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Colfax, Louisiana?

About 11.1% 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 44.7% 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 287 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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