Colfax township is located in Benzie County Michigan. Colfax township has a 2024 population of 700. Colfax township is currently growing at a rate of 0.72% annually and its population has increased by 3.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 677 in 2020.
The average household income in Colfax township is $65,234 with a poverty rate of 15.05%. The median age in Colfax township is 57.4 years: 52.4 years for males, and 58.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Colfax township was:
White
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 274 | 2.4 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Non Family | 142 | 1.8 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Married | 107 | 2.77 | 96.3 | 3.7 |
| Female | 20 | 4.7 | 85 | 15 |
| Male | 5 | 2.4 | 100 | 0 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
78.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
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
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 asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
$35,962
Average Earnings
$35,625
Average Male
$36,023
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.18% of Colfax township residents speak only English, while 2.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.82% of the population.
rate
15.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.65%
Male Poverty Rate
25.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colfax township is Multiple, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colfax township is White, with 12.75% 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 17.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.54%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.3%
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
81.46%
Born in Colfax township
97.26%
Native Born
2.74%
Foreign Born
2.28%
Non Citizen
0.46%
Naturalized
97.26% of Colfax township residents were born in the United States, with 81.46% having been born in Michigan. 2.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 725 | 5 | 0.69% |
| 2028 | 720 | 5 | 0.7% |
| 2027 | 715 | 5 | 0.7% |
| 2026 | 710 | 5 | 0.71% |
| 2025 | 705 | 5 | 0.71% |
| 2024 | 700 | 5 | 0.72% |
| 2023 | 695 | 5 | 0.72% |
| 2022 | 690 | 3 | 0.44% |
| 2021 | 687 | 10 | 1.48% |
| 2020 | 677 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 2019 | 676 | 2 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 674 | 5 | 0.75% |
| 2017 | 669 | 7 | 1.06% |
| 2016 | 662 | 6 | 0.91% |
| 2015 | 656 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 657 | 3 | 0.46% |
| 2013 | 654 | 2 | 0.31% |
| 2012 | 652 | -2 | -0.31% |
| 2011 | 654 | -3 | -0.46% |
| 2010 | 657 | 0 | 0% |