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Colfax County

Nebraska · 10,934 residents (2025 est.) · 411.46 sq mi
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#36Most foreign-born residentsof 3,14428.9%#145Lowest unemploymentof 3,1441.3%
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Colfax County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,530. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $144,700. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,641
+2%since 2000
from 10,441 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
+5%since 2009
from 25 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
+1%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,934 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Colfax County
202411K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58%(851)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.7%(931)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148%(856)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.2%(870)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(598)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.9%(1,162)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.7%(1,246)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.7%(1,354)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.3%(1,304)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.5%(901)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.8%(401)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.6%(167)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,530
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,849 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,388
+120%since 2000
from $15,148 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
+41.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
−7%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade39.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,700
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$980
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.7%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−1%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
50
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Colfax County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73%(7,617)
Black0%(5)
Hispanic / Latino26.2%(2,732)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(4,760)
Black3.5%(369)
Hispanic / Latino47.8%(5,091)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other3.8%(400)
Diversity Score
71
+19%since 2009
from 60 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
68
+5%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican32.2%(3,424)
Central American11.9%(1,262)
Guatemalan10.8%(1,148)
Salvadoran1.1%(114)
Cuban0.7%(72)
Spaniard0.2%(26)
Dominican0.2%(22)
Puerto Rican0.1%(15)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(21)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German17.8%(1,894)
Czech9.9%(1,055)
Irish6.8%(727)
English3.9%(417)
Swedish1.8%(192)
Polish1.6%(166)
American1.1%(112)
Dutch0.9%(100)
Norwegian0.6%(65)
Danish0.5%(53)
Italian0.5%(48)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss0.4%(43)
Welsh0.2%(26)
Somali0.2%(21)
French0.1%(13)
Scottish0.1%(11)
Russian0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Central American population · Largest Guatemalan population · Largest Czech population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+27%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.0%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
28.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 8.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+21.0 ptssince 2017
from 68.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 57.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
40.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 40.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.7%(1,654)
Married58.1%(2,617)
Widowed1.6%(70)
Divorced3.7%(167)
Women 15+
Never married25%(875)
Married56.7%(1,981)
Widowed9%(315)
Divorced9.3%(324)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colfax County, Nebraska?

Colfax County, Nebraska has about 10,641 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colfax County, Nebraska?

The typical household in Colfax County, Nebraska earns about $82,530 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colfax County, Nebraska expensive?

In Colfax County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $144,700, and the typical rent is about $980 a month.

How educated are people in Colfax County, Nebraska?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Colfax County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colfax County, Nebraska?

About 6.9% of people in Colfax County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colfax County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Colfax County, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,502 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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