Colfax township is located in Oceana County Michigan. Colfax township has a 2024 population of 455. Colfax township is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually and its population has increased by 1.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 449 in 2020.
The average household income in Colfax township is $79,066 with a poverty rate of 25.84%. The median age in Colfax township is 35.3 years: 29.8 years for males, and 46.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Colfax township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 569 | 81.05% |
| Two or more races | 109 | 15.53% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 2.71% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.71% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 169 | 3.44 | 87.6 | 12.4 |
| Married | 90 | 3.49 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Non Family | 41 | 1.24 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Female | 28 | 6.14 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Male | 10 | 4.4 | 60 | 40 |
3.77
Average Family Size
3.44
Average Household Size
87.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 38 | 8.3% |
| Associates Degree | 13 | 2.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 65 | 14.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 1.97% |
| High School Graduate | 208 | 45.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 3.93% |
| Some College | 107 | 23.36% |
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 | 380 | 353 | 74 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 41 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 36 | 31 | 0 |
| Black | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.89%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $90,536 | $0 | $90,536 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,250 | $31,667 | $30,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,583 | $32,727 | $31,875 |
| Some College | $32,222 | $65,694 | $0 |
$32,583
Average Earnings
$32,727
Average Male
$31,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.53% of Colfax township residents speak only English, while 20.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 513 | 92 | 17.93% |
| Hispanic | 118 | 84 | 71.19% |
| Multiple | 92 | 42 | 45.65% |
25.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.61%
Male Poverty Rate
15.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colfax township is Hispanic, with 71.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colfax township is White, with 17.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 59.46% |
| High School | 16.83% |
| Some College | 10.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 54.55% |
| Female Unemployed | 46.15% |
| Female Employed | 20.41% |
| Male Employed | 9.22% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,250 | $71,989 |
| Households | $61,319 | $79,066 |
| Married Families | $62,188 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,063 | $80,732 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.7%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
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
48
Number of Veterans
48
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 9.65% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 5.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
68.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.8%
Labor Force Participation
42.5%
Employment Rate
9.1%
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
70.94%
Born in Colfax township
84.05%
Native Born
15.95%
Foreign Born
15.95%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
84.05% of Colfax township residents were born in the United States, with 70.94% having been born in Michigan. 15.95% 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 | 460 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2028 | 459 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2027 | 458 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2026 | 457 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2025 | 456 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2024 | 455 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2023 | 454 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 453 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2021 | 452 | 3 | 0.67% |
| 2020 | 449 | -15 | -3.23% |
| 2019 | 464 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2018 | 463 | 3 | 0.65% |
| 2017 | 460 | 4 | 0.88% |
| 2016 | 456 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 457 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 457 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 457 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 457 | -3 | -0.65% |
| 2011 | 460 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 461 | 0 | 0% |