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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Colfax

Washington · 2,844 residents · 3.772 sq mi
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Colfax has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,622. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $96,500. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,844
+5%since 1990
from 2,713 in 1990
1990 – 2025
754 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 719 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.3
+4%since 1990
from 39.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Colfax
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,622
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,445 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,519
+41%since 1990
from $13,093 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.3%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$96,500
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$466
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286 in 1990
US average: $602
62.0%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 61.8% in 1990
38.0% rent
2.6
+40%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(2,621)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(31)
Asian2.5%(67)
Diversity Score10.9%(294)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(2,655)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(42)
Asian2%(58)
Diversity Score9.4%(268)
9
−13%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.8%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 22.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.0%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 82.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.8%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−10%since 1990
from 14.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colfax, Washington?

Colfax, Washington has about 2,844 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Colfax, Washington?

The typical household in Colfax, Washington earns about $36,622 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colfax, Washington expensive?

In Colfax, Washington, the median home is worth about $96,500, and the typical rent is about $466 a month.

How educated are people in Colfax, Washington?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Colfax, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colfax, Washington?

About 9.3% of people in Colfax, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colfax, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Colfax, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 131 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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