Colfax is a city located in Placer County California. Colfax has a 2024 population of 2,069. Colfax is currently growing at a rate of 0.93% annually and its population has increased by 3.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,991 in 2020.
The average household income in Colfax is $91,473 with a poverty rate of 12.51%. The median age in Colfax is 36.3 years: 32.5 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Colfax was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,707 | 81.48% |
| Two or more races | 251 | 11.98% |
| Other race | 102 | 4.87% |
| Native American | 22 | 1.05% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.62% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 880 | 2.38 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
| Non Family | 382 | 1.38 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
| Married | 367 | 3.24 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Female | 96 | 2.7 | 8.3 | 91.7 |
| Male | 35 | 3.43 | 31.4 | 68.6 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
44.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 73 | 5.17% |
| Associates Degree | 174 | 12.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 215 | 15.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 60 | 4.25% |
| High School Graduate | 521 | 36.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 0.64% |
| Some College | 360 | 25.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,108 | 1,042 | 219 |
| Hispanic | 178 | 169 | 43 |
| 2+ Races | 162 | 146 | 38 |
| Other Race | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 24.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,603 | $77,679 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,604 | $0 | $89,063 |
| High School Graduate | $51,522 | $53,269 | $45,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,603 | $46,083 | $32,647 |
| Overall | $54,815 | $67,339 | $42,292 |
| Some College | $62,308 | $74,107 | $39,732 |
$54,815
Average Earnings
$67,339
Average Male
$42,292
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.17% of Colfax residents speak only English, while 6.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,580 | 229 | 14.49% |
| Multiple | 251 | 32 | 12.75% |
12.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.19%
Male Poverty Rate
14.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colfax is White, with 14.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colfax is Multiple, with 12.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.29% |
| High School | 14.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.18% |
| Some College | 6.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 61.43% |
| Female Employed | 7.11% |
| Male Employed | 1.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,611 | $102,123 |
| Households | $74,583 | $91,473 |
| Married Families | $103,221 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,000 | $74,284 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
127
Number of Veterans
127
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 56 |
| Vietnam | 44 |
| World War II | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 38 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 75+ | 28 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 102 | 7.64% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 14.2% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 10.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
11.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.75%
Born in Colfax
93.89%
Native Born
6.11%
Foreign Born
4.87%
Non Citizen
1.24%
Naturalized
93.89% of Colfax residents were born in the United States, with 76.75% having been born in California. 4.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,167 | 19 | 0.88% |
| 2028 | 2,148 | 20 | 0.94% |
| 2027 | 2,128 | 20 | 0.95% |
| 2026 | 2,108 | 19 | 0.91% |
| 2025 | 2,089 | 20 | 0.97% |
| 2024 | 2,069 | 19 | 0.93% |
| 2023 | 2,050 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 2,050 | 22 | 1.08% |
| 2021 | 2,028 | 37 | 1.86% |
| 2020 | 1,991 | -15 | -0.75% |
| 2019 | 2,006 | 6 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 2,000 | 6 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 1,994 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 1,991 | 7 | 0.35% |
| 2015 | 1,984 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 1,986 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 1,985 | 9 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 1,976 | 8 | 0.41% |
| 2011 | 1,968 | 20 | 1.03% |
| 2010 | 1,948 | 0 | 0% |