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CITY · 2010 ACS

Colfax

Washington · 2,805 residents · 3.772 sq mi
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Colfax has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,577. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $125,900. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% 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
2,805
−1%since 2000
from 2,844 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
744 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 754 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+3%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Colfax
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,577
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,622 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,710
+28%since 2000
from $18,519 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.3%
−20.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
36.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+5%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(2,655)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(42)
Asian2%(58)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(268)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(2,630)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(79)
Asian1.5%(42)
Other1.4%(38)
Diversity Score14.6%(411)
Diversity Score
15
+56%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+30%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% 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
6.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% 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
6.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.0%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colfax, Washington?

Colfax, Washington has about 2,805 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colfax, Washington?

The typical household in Colfax, Washington earns about $45,577 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 $125,900, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Colfax, Washington?

About 29.4% 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 8.7% 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 92 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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