COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Colfax County

New Mexico · 12,925 residents · 3,757.976 sq mi

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Colfax County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,800. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $47,100.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 35.5

US median: 33.0

Less educated

15% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 16%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

12,925

−9%vs 2000

vs 14,189 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

3 / sq mi

−9%vs 2000

vs 4 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

35.5

−13%vs 2000

vs 40.8 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202412K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$20,800

−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $30,744 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$10,076

−39%vs 2000

vs $16,418 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

18.6%

+3.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 14.8% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$47,100

−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $73,900 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$266

−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $414 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

70.6%

−2.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 72.6% in 2000

29.4% rent

Afford Score

2.3

−6%vs 2000

vs 2.4 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic49.9%(7,081)

Black0.3%(41)

Hispanic / Latino47.5%(6,739)

Asian0.3%(45)

Other0%

Diversity Score63.2%(8,972)

1990

White, non-Hispanic83.1%(10,735)

Black0.3%(38)

Hispanic / Latino46.9%(6,057)

Asian0%(5)

Other16.6%(2,147)

Diversity Score70.7%(9,137)

Diversity Score

+12%vs 2000

vs 63 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.7%

−3.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 18.5% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

71.1%

−9.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 80.8% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

4.9%

−1.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.0% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

20.7 min

+51%vs 2000

vs 13.7 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colfax County, New Mexico?

Colfax County, New Mexico has about 12,925 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Colfax County, New Mexico?

The typical household in Colfax County, New Mexico earns about $20,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colfax County, New Mexico expensive?

In Colfax County, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $47,100, and the typical rent is about $266 a month.

How educated are people in Colfax County, New Mexico?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Colfax County, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colfax County, New Mexico?

About 18.6% of people in Colfax County, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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3 census tracts

Census Tract 9507 Census Tract 9505 Census Tract 9506

9 ZIP codes

ZIP 87740 ZIP 87747 ZIP 87710 ZIP 87714 ZIP 87718 ZIP 87728 ZIP 88414 ZIP 87729 ZIP 87749

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

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