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 $92,213 with a poverty rate of 11.57%. The median age in Colfax is 35.8 years: 32.3 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Colfax was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,919 | 86.05% |
| Two or more races | 228 | 10.22% |
| Other race | 46 | 2.06% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.99% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.67% |
| 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 | 909 | 2.45 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Non Family | 414 | 1.46 | 43 | 57 |
| Married | 340 | 3.46 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Female | 122 | 2.7 | 27.9 | 72.1 |
| Male | 33 | 3.58 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
48.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 93 | 6.3% |
| Associates Degree | 152 | 10.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 236 | 15.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 68 | 4.61% |
| High School Graduate | 524 | 35.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 0.81% |
| Some College | 391 | 26.49% |
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 | 1,210 | 1,123 | 241 |
| Hispanic | 142 | 130 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 136 | 118 | 48 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Other Race | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 35.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,144 | $75,000 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,083 | $0 | $102,222 |
| High School Graduate | $58,750 | $64,038 | $51,731 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,653 | $29,444 | $32,734 |
| Overall | $62,868 | $70,568 | $43,684 |
| Some College | $68,241 | $77,727 | $37,115 |
$62,868
Average Earnings
$70,568
Average Male
$43,684
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.38% of Colfax residents speak only English, while 2.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,792 | 228 | 12.72% |
| Multiple | 228 | 29 | 12.72% |
11.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.07%
Male Poverty Rate
14.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colfax is White, with 12.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colfax is Multiple, with 12.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.38% |
| High School | 8.97% |
| Some College | 5.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70.91% |
| Female Employed | 3.8% |
| Male Employed | 2.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,646 | $94,641 |
| Households | $70,720 | $92,213 |
| Married Families | $94,545 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,184 | $86,562 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.3%
Male Marriage Rate
35.6%
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
86
Number of Veterans
86
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| Vietnam | 21 |
| World War II | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 75+ | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86 | 5.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
7.7%
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
81.21%
Born in Colfax
97.98%
Native Born
2.02%
Foreign Born
0.9%
Non Citizen
1.12%
Naturalized
97.98% of Colfax residents were born in the United States, with 81.21% having been born in California. 0.9% 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 | 2,167 | 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% |