Colfax County, Nebraska's estimated 2024 population is 10,679 with a growth rate of 1.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Colfax County, Nebraska is the 23rd largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 10,541 and has seen a growth of 1.31% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,244 | 113 | 1.02% |
| 2028 | 11,131 | 113 | 1.03% |
| 2027 | 11,018 | 113 | 1.04% |
| 2026 | 10,905 | 113 | 1.05% |
| 2025 | 10,792 | 113 | 1.06% |
| 2024 | 10,679 | 113 | 1.07% |
| 2023 | 10,566 | 113 | 1.08% |
| 2022 | 10,453 | -24 | -0.23% |
| 2021 | 10,477 | -80 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 10,557 | -120 | -1.12% |
| 2019 | 10,677 | -37 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 10,714 | 14 | 0.13% |
| 2017 | 10,700 | -26 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 10,726 | 13 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 10,713 | 51 | 0.48% |
| 2014 | 10,662 | 211 | 2.02% |
| 2013 | 10,451 | -99 | -0.94% |
| 2012 | 10,550 | -13 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 10,563 | 22 | 0.21% |
| 2010 | 10,541 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 9,139 | -751 | -7.59% |
| 1980 | 9,890 | 392 | 4.13% |
| 1970 | 9,498 | -97 | -1.01% |
| 1960 | 9,595 | -415 | -4.15% |
| 1950 | 10,010 | -617 | -5.81% |
| 1940 | 10,627 | -807 | -7.06% |
| 1930 | 11,434 | -190 | -1.63% |
| 1920 | 11,624 | 14 | 0.12% |
| 1910 | 11,610 | 399 | 3.56% |
| 1900 | 11,211 | 758 | 7.25% |
| 1890 | 10,453 | 3,865 | 58.67% |
| 1880 | 6,588 | 5,164 | 362.64% |
| 1870 | 1,424 | -9,820 | -87.34% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,453 | 51.73% |
| Two or more races | 2,408 | 22.84% |
| Other race | 1,805 | 17.12% |
| Native American | 514 | 4.88% |
| Black or African American | 359 | 3.41% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,639 | 2.87 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Married | 1,819 | 3.25 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Non Family | 973 | 1.56 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Male | 560 | 3.53 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Female | 287 | 3.66 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
76.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 531 | 8.13% |
| Associates Degree | 712 | 10.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 667 | 10.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 254 | 3.89% |
| High School Graduate | 2,100 | 32.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 990 | 15.15% |
| Some College | 1,281 | 19.6% |
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 | 3,550 | 3,405 | 761 |
| Hispanic | 2,409 | 1,207 | 152 |
| Other Race | 1,028 | 410 | 48 |
| 2+ Races | 1,018 | 744 | 42 |
| Black | 301 | 142 | 0 |
| Native American | 285 | 202 | 24 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,887 | $54,286 | $40,227 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,288 | $91,779 | $72,411 |
| High School Graduate | $56,111 | $64,500 | $42,174 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,711 | $47,200 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,493 | $60,770 | $44,315 |
| Some College | $47,219 | $73,072 | $38,940 |
$49,493
Average Earnings
$60,770
Average Male
$44,315
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
56.64% of Colfax County, Nebraska residents speak only English, while 43.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 39.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,836 | 502 | 10.38% |
| White | 4,730 | 384 | 8.12% |
| Other | 1,796 | 326 | 18.15% |
| Multiple | 2,408 | 150 | 6.23% |
| Native | 514 | 20 | 3.89% |
| Black | 359 | 5 | 1.39% |
8.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.66%
Male Poverty Rate
11.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colfax County, Nebraska is Other, with 18.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colfax County, Nebraska is Black, with 1.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.38% |
| High School | 10.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.6% |
| Some College | 3.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 46.67% |
| Female Employed | 3.38% |
| Male Employed | 1.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,480 | $104,068 |
| Households | $79,720 | $99,488 |
| Married Families | $85,956 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,707 | $72,409 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.1%
Male Marriage Rate
54.3%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
480
Number of Veterans
468
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 253 |
| Second Gulf War | 213 |
| Vietnam | 110 |
| Korea | 59 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 231 |
| 75+ | 153 |
| 55 to 64 | 62 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 278 | 6.48% |
| 2+ Races | 202 | 16.46% |
| Hispanic | 202 | 6.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.4%
Labor Force Participation
69.4%
Employment Rate
1.5%
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
56.54%
Born in Colfax County, Nebraska
71.23%
Native Born
28.77%
Foreign Born
21.02%
Non Citizen
7.75%
Naturalized
71.23% of Colfax County, Nebraska residents were born in the United States, with 56.54% having been born in Nebraska. 21.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.