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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Colfax

Wisconsin · 1,136 residents · 1.39 sq mi
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Colfax has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,118. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $63,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 29% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,136
+2%since 1990
from 1,110 in 1990
1990 – 2025
817 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 799 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.0
−5%since 1990
from 42.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Colfax
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,118
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,654 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,040
+45%since 1990
from $10,347 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.4%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,300
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$436
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $220 in 1990
US average: $602
71.7%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
28.3% rent
2.0
+25%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,086)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian1%(11)
Diversity Score7%(78)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,112)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.9%(45)
4
−44%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.2%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.3%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
−35%since 1990
from 23.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colfax, Wisconsin?

Colfax, Wisconsin has about 1,136 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Colfax, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Colfax, Wisconsin earns about $31,118 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colfax, Wisconsin expensive?

In Colfax, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $63,300, and the typical rent is about $436 a month.

How educated are people in Colfax, Wisconsin?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Colfax, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colfax, Wisconsin?

About 5.4% of people in Colfax, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colfax, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Colfax, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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