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Colfax

North Dakota · 172 residents · 1.01 sq mi
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Colfax is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,708. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $119,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% 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
172
+89%since 2000
from 91 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
170 / sq mi
+89%since 2000
from 90 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
−15%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
381021662292931990201020202024Colfax
2024272
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,708
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,181
+100%since 2000
from $19,635 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.1%
+49.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
3.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other39.5%(68)
Diversity Score53.3%(92)
Diversity Score
53
+1861%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.0%
+46.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+64%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−23.6 ptssince 2011
from 80.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colfax, North Dakota?

Colfax, North Dakota has about 172 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Colfax, North Dakota earns about $79,708 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 $119,800.

How educated are people in Colfax, North Dakota?

About 58.0% 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 0.4% 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 79 residents, a change of about 85 percent over that period.

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