Colfax County's estimated 2026 population is 12,297 with a growth rate of -0.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Colfax County is the 24th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 13,725 and has seen a growth of -10.4% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Colfax County includes 67.74% White, 8.54% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (67.74%)
Two or more races (20.66%)
Other race (8.54%)
Native American (2.24%)
Black or African American (0.62%)
Asian (0.21%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,356 | 67.74% |
| Two or more races | 2,549 | 20.66% |
| Other race | 1,053 | 8.54% |
| Native American | 276 | 2.24% |
| Black or African American | 76 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.21% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Colfax County's average per capita income is $32,368. Household income levels show a median of $52,690. The poverty rate stands at 16.95%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,193 | - |
| Families | $65,095 | $78,853 |
| Households | $52,690 | $66,582 |
| Non Families | $36,650 | $47,243 |
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