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Colfax County

New Mexico · 13,750 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 $39,216. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $103,100. With a median age of 46.7, 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 46.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
13,750
−3%since 2000
from 14,189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.7
+14%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,216
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,744 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,047
+28%since 2000
from $16,418 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$554
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.7%
−35.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
41.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+9%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(6,863)
Black0.3%(39)
Hispanic / Latino47.2%(6,488)
Asian0.3%(48)
Other2.7%(366)
Diversity Score66.4%(9,130)
Diversity Score
66
+5%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+19%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.7%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colfax County, New Mexico?

Colfax County, New Mexico has about 13,750 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Colfax County, New Mexico earns about $39,216 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 $103,100, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Colfax County, New Mexico?

About 19.9% 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 17.2% of people in Colfax County, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colfax County, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Colfax County, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 825 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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