Colfax is a city located in Whitman County Washington. Colfax has a 2024 population of 2,775. It is also the county seat of Whitman County. Colfax is currently growing at a rate of 0.07% annually and its population has increased by 0.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,766 in 2020.
The average household income in Colfax is $78,643 with a poverty rate of 12.57%. The median age in Colfax is 39.7 years: 40.6 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Colfax was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,314 | 83.09% |
| Two or more races | 319 | 11.45% |
| Other race | 93 | 3.34% |
| Asian | 30 | 1.08% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 1.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,206 | 2.25 | 66.3 | 33.7 |
| Non Family | 572 | 1.16 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Married | 461 | 3.13 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
| Female | 135 | 3.75 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Male | 38 | 2.63 | 100 | 0 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
66.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 118 | 5.78% |
| Associates Degree | 258 | 12.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 399 | 19.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 247 | 12.11% |
| High School Graduate | 501 | 24.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 2.21% |
| Some College | 472 | 23.14% |
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 | 1,780 | 1,670 | 587 |
| 2+ Races | 143 | 131 | 35 |
| Hispanic | 124 | 116 | 24 |
| Asian | 30 | 18 | 12 |
| Black | 29 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Race | 15 | 13 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.82%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 80%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,000 | $79,236 | $51,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,333 | $35,473 | $24,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,704 | $44,352 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,157 | $54,625 | $36,719 |
| Some College | $44,052 | $59,125 | $34,236 |
$46,157
Average Earnings
$54,625
Average Male
$36,719
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.57% of Colfax residents speak only English, while 5.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,142 | 222 | 10.36% |
| Other | 90 | 90 | 100% |
| Multiple | 319 | 18 | 5.64% |
| Asian | 24 | 12 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 317 | 10 | 3.15% |
12.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.06%
Male Poverty Rate
13.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colfax is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colfax is Hispanic, with 3.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.24% |
| Some College | 6.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.77% |
| Female Employed | 4.3% |
| Male Employed | 2.88% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,809 | $93,403 |
| Households | $56,929 | $78,643 |
| Married Families | $95,781 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,167 | $61,739 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
38.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
229
Number of Veterans
212
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 84 |
| Vietnam | 56 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 55 to 64 | 53 |
| 75+ | 50 |
| 18 to 34 | 38 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 209 | 10.7% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 9.03% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 9.52% |
| Asian | 6 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
50%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
48.98%
Born in Colfax
98.49%
Native Born
1.51%
Foreign Born
1.08%
Non Citizen
0.43%
Naturalized
98.49% of Colfax residents were born in the United States, with 48.98% having been born in Washington. 1.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,787 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2028 | 2,784 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2027 | 2,782 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2026 | 2,780 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2025 | 2,777 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2024 | 2,775 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2023 | 2,773 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 2,773 | -5 | -0.18% |
| 2021 | 2,778 | 12 | 0.43% |
| 2020 | 2,766 | -108 | -3.76% |
| 2019 | 2,874 | -40 | -1.37% |
| 2018 | 2,914 | -14 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 2,928 | 31 | 1.07% |
| 2016 | 2,897 | 35 | 1.22% |
| 2015 | 2,862 | 40 | 1.42% |
| 2014 | 2,822 | -15 | -0.53% |
| 2013 | 2,837 | -8 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 2,845 | 32 | 1.14% |
| 2011 | 2,813 | 22 | 0.79% |
| 2010 | 2,791 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,844 | 131 | 4.83% |
| 1990 | 2,713 | -67 | -2.41% |
| 1980 | 2,780 | 116 | 4.35% |
| 1970 | 2,664 | -196 | -6.85% |
| 1960 | 2,860 | -197 | -6.44% |
| 1950 | 3,057 | 204 | 7.15% |
| 1940 | 2,853 | 71 | 2.55% |
| 1930 | 2,782 | -245 | -8.09% |
| 1920 | 3,027 | 244 | 8.77% |
| 1910 | 2,783 | -4 | -0.14% |