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Colfax

North Dakota · 121 residents · 1.01 sq mi
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Colfax has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has grown 33% since 2000. Median home value is $112,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
121
+33%since 2000
from 91 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
120 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 90 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.4
−10%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
381021662292931990201020202024Colfax
2024272
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,216
+59%since 2000
from $19,635 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food20%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing15.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−22.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
6.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.9%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−10%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(90)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(121)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% 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%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.3%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
39.4%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colfax, North Dakota?

Colfax, North Dakota has about 121 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colfax, North Dakota?

The typical household in Colfax, North Dakota earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colfax, North Dakota expensive?

In Colfax, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $112,500.

How educated are people in Colfax, North Dakota?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Colfax, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colfax, North Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Colfax, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colfax, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Colfax, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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