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Colfax

Wisconsin · 1,182 residents · 1.39 sq mi
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Colfax has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
1,182
+4%since 2000
from 1,136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
850 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 817 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+2%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Colfax
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,118 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,975
+79%since 2000
from $15,040 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance17.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services12.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−8%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,112)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(45)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,074)
Black1.5%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(15)
Asian0.9%(11)
Other7.5%(88)
Diversity Score25.2%(297)
Diversity Score
25
+540%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+65%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
55.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colfax, Wisconsin?

Colfax, Wisconsin has about 1,182 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colfax, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Colfax, Wisconsin earns about $63,000 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 $117,900, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Colfax, Wisconsin?

About 16.5% 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 14.9% 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 72 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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