Colfax, ND

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Colfax Overview

259
TOTAL POPULATION
113
MALE POPULATION
146
FEMALE POPULATION
77.40
MALES / 100 FEMALES
129.20
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.0
MEDIAN AGE
4.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,005
PER CAPITA INCOME
$96,875
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$99,375
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.31
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
103
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Colfax Zip Codes

Colfax Area Codes

Race in Colfax

The most populous races in Colfax are White / Caucasian (134 | 51.7%), Some other Race (99 | 38.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (26 | 10.0%).
Race in Colfax
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2610.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian13451.7%
Two or more Races2610.0%
Some other Race9938.2%
Total259100.0%

Ancestry in Colfax

The most populous ancestries reported in Colfax are German (123 | 47.5%), Norwegian (87 | 33.6%), Swedish (63 | 24.3%), English (59 | 22.8%), and Mexican (26 | 10.0%), together accounting for 138.2% of all Colfax residents.
Ancestry in Colfax
Ancestry# Population% Population
American31.2%
English5922.8%
European31.2%
German12347.5%
Irish20.8%
Mexican2610.0%
Norwegian8733.6%
Russian20.8%
Scandinavian51.9%
Swedish6324.3%
Swiss20.8%
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Immigrants in Colfax

Immigrants in Colfax
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Colfax

Sex and Age in Colfax

The most populous age groups in Colfax are 40 to 44 Years (29 | 25.7%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (45 | 30.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Colfax
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years6 (5.3%)4 (2.7%)
10 to 14 Years17 (15.0%)27 (18.5%)
15 to 19 Years10 (8.8%)27 (18.5%)
20 to 24 Years3 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years10 (8.8%)6 (4.1%)
30 to 34 Years1 (0.9%)3 (2.1%)
35 to 39 Years5 (4.4%)4 (2.7%)
40 to 44 Years29 (25.7%)45 (30.8%)
45 to 49 Years5 (4.4%)9 (6.2%)
50 to 54 Years6 (5.3%)3 (2.1%)
55 to 59 Years4 (3.5%)4 (2.7%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.4%)
65 to 69 Years5 (4.4%)8 (5.5%)
70 to 74 Years8 (7.1%)2 (1.4%)
75 to 79 Years2 (1.8%)2 (1.4%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total113 (100.0%)146 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Colfax

Median Family Size in Colfax

The median family size in Colfax is 4.24 persons per family, with married-couple families (48 | 87.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.48 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3 | 5.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.67 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Colfax
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple48 (87.3%)4.48
Single Male/Father3 (5.4%)1.67
Single Female/Mother4 (7.3%)3.25
Total Families55 (100.0%)4.24

Median Household Size in Colfax

The median household size in Colfax is 3.50 persons per household, with married-couple households (48 | 64.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.48 persons per household. non-family households (19 | 25.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Colfax
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple48 (64.9%)4.48
Single Male/Father3 (4.1%)2.33
Single Female/Mother4 (5.4%)3.25
Non-family19 (25.7%)1.26
Total Households74 (100.0%)3.50

Household Size by Marriage Status in Colfax

Out of a total of 74 households in Colfax, 55 (74.3%) are family households, while 19 (25.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 5-person households, comprising 23, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 11.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Colfax
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-11 (14.9%)
2-Person Households18 (24.3%)8 (10.8%)
3-Person Households5 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households9 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households23 (31.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total55 (74.3%)19 (25.7%)

Female Fertility in Colfax

Fertility by Age in Colfax

Female Fertility by Age in Colfax
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Colfax

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Colfax
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Colfax

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Colfax
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Colfax

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Colfax
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Colfax

Income Overview in Colfax

Per Capita Income in Colfax is $40,005, while median incomes of families and households are $96,875 and $99,375 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income259$40,005
Median Family Income55$96,875
Mean Family Income55$124,355
Median Household Income74$99,375
Mean Household Income74$126,004
Income Deficit55$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2590.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)259100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2590.31

Earnings by Sex in Colfax

Earnings by Sex in Colfax
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male70 (41.4%)$84,219
Female99 (58.6%)$0
Total169 (100.0%)$0

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Colfax

The most common earnings brackets in Colfax are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (26 | 37.1%) and $2,499 or less for women (44 | 44.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Colfax
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3 (4.3%)44 (44.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9991 (1.4%)17 (17.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4991 (1.4%)5 (5.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)1 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)1 (1.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)3 (3.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4991 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9992 (2.9%)2 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9994 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)1 (1.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)11 (11.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9992 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)1 (1.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9995 (7.1%)2 (2.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9992 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99926 (37.1%)2 (2.0%)
$100,000+23 (32.9%)9 (9.1%)
Total70 (100.0%)99 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Colfax

Average earnings in Colfax are $84,609 for men and $2,499 for women, a difference of 97.1%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $100,682, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $84,453. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $39,375, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $2,499.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Colfax
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$100,682$39,375
Bachelor's Degree$84,453$2,499
Graduate Degree--
Total$84,609$2,499

Family Income in Colfax

Family Income Brackets in Colfax

According to the Colfax family income data, there are 26 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 47.3% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Colfax
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99911.8%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,99911.8%
$50,000 to $74,99947.3%
$75,000 to $99,9992647.3%
$100,000 to $149,9991425.5%
$150,000 to $199,99947.3%
$200,000+59.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Colfax

4-person families (7 | 12.7%) account for the highest median family income in Colfax with $174,375 per family, while 2-person families (20 | 36.4%) have the highest median income of $46,875 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Colfax
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families20 (36.4%)$93,750
3-Person Families5 (9.1%)$0
4-Person Families7 (12.7%)$174,375
5-Person Families23 (41.8%)$89,297
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total55 (100.0%)$96,875

Family Income by Number of Earners in Colfax

The median family income in Colfax is $96,875, with families comprising 2 earners (20) having the highest median family income of $138,750, while families with 1 earner (7) have the lowest median family income of $65,625, accounting for 36.4% and 12.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Colfax
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners7 (12.7%)$97,813
1 Earner7 (12.7%)$65,625
2 Earners20 (36.4%)$138,750
3+ Earners21 (38.2%)$89,141
Total55 (100.0%)$96,875

Household Income in Colfax

Household Income Brackets in Colfax

With 26 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Colfax, accounting for 35.1% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Colfax
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99911.4%
$25,000 to $34,99922.7%
$35,000 to $49,99979.5%
$50,000 to $74,99922.7%
$75,000 to $99,9992635.1%
$100,000 to $149,9991925.7%
$150,000 to $199,99979.5%
$200,000+1013.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Colfax

The median household income in Colfax is $99,375, with the highest median household income of $106,875 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 39 households (52.7%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Colfax
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years39 (52.7%)$106,875
45 to 64 Years21 (28.4%)$89,375
65+ Years14 (18.9%)$98,750
Total74 (100.0%)$99,375

Poverty in Colfax

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Colfax

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Colfax
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)1 (11.1%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)1 (0.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Colfax

According to the poverty statistics in Colfax, males aged under 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Colfax
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years12 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years11 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)
15 Years7 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years2 (100.0%)20 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years11 (100.0%)8 (88.9%)
35 to 44 Years34 (100.0%)49 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years11 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years4 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years13 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
75 Years and over2 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total113 (100.0%)145 (99.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Colfax

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Colfax
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Colfax

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Colfax
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Colfax

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Colfax
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Colfax

Employment by Class of Employer in Colfax

Among the 100 employed individuals in Colfax, private company employees (65 | 65.0%), self-employed (not incorporated) (11 | 11.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (10 | 10.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Colfax
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees6565.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)22.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1111.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations1010.0%
Local Government Employees00.0%
State Government Employees33.0%
Federal Government Employees99.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total100100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Colfax

According to the labor force statistics for Colfax, out of the total population over 16 years of age (189), 54.5% or 103 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 3 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 3 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.8% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Colfax
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years3 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years16 (100.0%)3 (18.8%)
30 to 34 Years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years42 (50.6%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years22 (95.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years5 (21.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total103 (54.5%)3 (2.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Colfax

According to labor force statistics for Colfax, 67.6% of individuals (92) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (136) are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 3 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 1 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.5% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Colfax
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree43 (93.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher40 (49.4%)6 (7.5%)
Total92 (67.6%)4 (3.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Colfax

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Colfax are Management (35 | 35.0%), Business & Financial (10 | 10.0%), Community & Social Service (3 | 3.0%), Education, Arts & Media (3 | 3.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (3 | 3.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Colfax

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Colfax, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Management (20.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Colfax
OccupationMaleFemale
Management28 (80.0%)7 (20.0%)
Business & Financial10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total (Category)43 (81.1%)10 (18.9%)
Total (Overall)65 (65.0%)35 (35.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Colfax are Food Preparation & Serving (7 | 7.0%), and Personal Care & Service (5 | 5.0%).
Services Occupations in Colfax

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Colfax
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)65 (65.0%)35 (35.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Colfax are Office & Administration (13 | 13.0%), and Sales & Related (6 | 6.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Colfax

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Colfax
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5 (83.3%)1 (16.7%)
Office & Administration2 (15.4%)11 (84.6%)
Total (Category)7 (36.8%)12 (63.2%)
Total (Overall)65 (65.0%)35 (35.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Colfax are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4 | 4.0%), and Construction & Extraction (1 | 1.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Colfax

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Colfax
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)65 (65.0%)35 (35.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Colfax are Production (8 | 8.0%), and Transportation (3 | 3.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Colfax

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Colfax
OccupationMaleFemale
Production8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation2 (66.7%)1 (33.3%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)10 (90.9%)1 (9.1%)
Total (Overall)65 (65.0%)35 (35.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Colfax

Employment Industries in Colfax

The major employment industries in Colfax include Manufacturing (23 | 23.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (15 | 15.0%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (12 | 12.0%), Public Administration (9 | 9.0%), and Finance & Insurance (7 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries in Colfax

Employment Industries by Sex in Colfax

The Colfax industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Colfax
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing21 (91.3%)2 (8.7%)
Wholesale Trade4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)
Utilities1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Public Administration9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total65 (65.0%)35 (35.0%)

Education in Colfax

School Enrollment in Colfax

The most common levels of schooling among the 93 students in Colfax are middle school (44 | 47.3%), high school (36 | 38.7%), and elementary school (9 | 9.7%).
School Enrollment in Colfax
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten11.1%
Elementary School99.7%
Middle School4447.3%
High School3638.7%
College / Undergraduate11.1%
Graduate / Professional22.1%
Total93100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Colfax

Out of a total of 93 students who are enrolled in schools in Colfax, 42 (45.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 51 (54.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 25 (56.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 10 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Colfax
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds19 (43.2%)25 (56.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds19 (52.8%)17 (47.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total51 (54.8%)42 (45.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Colfax

Bio, nature & agricultural (45 | 48.9%), engineering (19 | 20.6%), business (9 | 9.8%), science & technology (8 | 8.7%), and arts & humanities (5 | 5.4%) are the most common fields of study among 92 individuals in Colfax who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Colfax
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4548.9%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology22.2%
Social Sciences22.2%
Engineering1920.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology88.7%
Business99.8%
Education11.1%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications11.1%
Arts & Humanities55.4%
Total92100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Colfax

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Colfax

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Colfax are males with 4 vehicles (23, accounting for 35.4%) and females with 4 vehicles (6, making up 65.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Colfax
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle4 (6.1%)4 (11.4%)
2 Vehicles18 (27.7%)13 (37.1%)
3 Vehicles15 (23.1%)9 (25.7%)
4 Vehicles23 (35.4%)6 (17.1%)
5 or more Vehicles5 (7.7%)3 (8.6%)
Total65 (100.0%)35 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Colfax

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Colfax are 30 to 34 minutes (29 commuters, 33.3%), less than 5 minutes (14 commuters, 16.1%), and 5 to 9 minutes (9 commuters, 10.3%).
Commute Time in Colfax
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1416.1%
5 to 9 Minutes910.3%
10 to 14 Minutes89.2%
15 to 19 Minutes66.9%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes11.1%
30 to 34 Minutes2933.3%
35 to 39 Minutes33.5%
40 to 44 Minutes66.9%
45 to 59 Minutes910.3%
60 to 89 Minutes22.3%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Colfax

The most common commute times in Colfax are 30 to 34 minutes (25 commuters, 41.7%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (8 commuters, 29.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Colfax
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes9 (15.0%)5 (18.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes9 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes8 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes4 (6.7%)2 (7.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)1 (3.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes25 (41.7%)4 (14.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)3 (11.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes2 (3.3%)4 (14.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes1 (1.7%)8 (29.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes2 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Colfax

The most frequent times of departure to work in Colfax are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (18, 30.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (10, 37.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Colfax
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM7 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM16 (26.7%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1 (1.7%)6 (22.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM18 (30.0%)10 (37.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2 (3.3%)3 (11.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM10 (16.7%)5 (18.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (7.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM6 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)1 (3.7%)
Total60 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Colfax

Occupancy by Ownership in Colfax

Of the total 74 dwellings in Colfax, owner-occupied units account for 74 (100.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 0 (0.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Colfax
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units74100.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units00.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units74100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Colfax

Occupancy by Household Size in Colfax
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1114.9%
2-Person Household2635.1%
3-Person Household56.8%
4+ Person Household3243.2%
Total Housing Units74100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Colfax

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Colfax
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2-Person Household26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Colfax

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Colfax
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Colfax

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Colfax
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1418.9%
35 to 44 Years2533.8%
45 to 54 Years1317.6%
55 to 64 Years810.8%
65 to 74 Years1216.2%
75 to 84 Years22.7%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total74100.0%

Housing Finances in Colfax

Median Income by Occupancy in Colfax

Median Income by Occupancy in Colfax
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied74 (100.0%)$99,375
Renter-Occupied0 (0.0%)$0
Average74 (100.0%)$99,375

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Colfax

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Colfax
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9991 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9992 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9997 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9992 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99926 (35.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99919 (25.7%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more17 (23.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Colfax

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Colfax
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3004 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $4993 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79932 (43.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $9994 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49910 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99911 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4995 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9994 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more1 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Colfax

Housing Structures in Colfax

Housing Structures in Colfax
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached7398.7%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other11.3%
Total74100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Colfax

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Colfax
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Colfax

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Colfax
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms16 (21.6%)0 (0.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms31 (41.9%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms27 (36.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Colfax

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Colfax
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas29 (39.2%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity34 (46.0%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene2 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels7 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Colfax

Household Vehicle Usage in Colfax
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle8 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles22 (29.7%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles43 (58.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Colfax

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Colfax

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3935
Median Property Value$113,100$246,900
Median Household Income$88,819$14
Monthly Housing Costs$560$1
Real Estate Taxes$956$2

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Colfax

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Colfax
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9996 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99928 (71.8%)28 (80.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9992 (5.1%)5 (14.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)2 (5.7%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total39 (100.0%)35 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Colfax

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Colfax
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9991 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9997 (17.9%)2 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9992 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99922 (56.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9994 (10.3%)4 (11.4%)
$150,000 or more3 (7.7%)15 (42.9%)
Total39 (100.0%)35 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Colfax

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Colfax
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x31 (79.5%)142,917 (408,334.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x2 (5.1%)25 (71.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x5 (12.8%)6 (17.1%)
4.0x or more1 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total39 (100.0%)35 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Colfax

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Colfax
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8007 (17.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49922 (56.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49910 (25.6%)3 (8.6%)
Total39 (100.0%)35 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Colfax

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colfax

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colfax
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years14 (70.0%)6 (30.0%)
35 to 44 Years42 (50.6%)41 (49.4%)
45 to 54 Years23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total212 (81.9%)47 (18.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Colfax

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Colfax
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Colfax

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Colfax
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99910 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9994 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99984 (67.2%)41 (32.8%)
$100,000 and over112 (94.9%)6 (5.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colfax

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colfax
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years3 (3.3%)90 (100.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)14 (70.0%)
35 to 44 Years9 (10.8%)42 (50.6%)
45 to 54 Years3 (13.0%)22 (95.7%)
55 to 64 Years2 (20.0%)8 (80.0%)
65 to 74 Years23 (100.0%)22 (95.7%)
75 Years and over4 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total44 (17.0%)208 (80.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Colfax

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Colfax
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years8 (61.5%)2 (20.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Colfax

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Colfax: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years6 (46.2%)1 (10.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Colfax: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Colfax: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Colfax: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (15.4%)1 (10.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Colfax: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Colfax

Computing Device Access in Colfax

Computing Device Access in Colfax
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop6182.4%
Smartphone7094.6%
Tablet5675.7%
No Computing Device45.4%
Total74100.0%

Internet Access in Colfax

Internet Access in Colfax
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home6182.4%
Cellular Data Only56.8%
Satellite Internet45.4%
No Internet68.1%
Total74100.0%

Colfax Summary

Colfax is a small town located in the southeastern corner of North Dakota, in the United States. It is situated in the Red River Valley, near the Minnesota border. The town was founded in 1881 and was named after Schuyler Colfax, the 17th Vice President of the United States. The population of Colfax was estimated to be 545 in 2020.

Geography

Colfax is located in the Red River Valley, which is a flat, fertile plain that stretches from the Canadian border to the Gulf of Mexico. The town is situated on the banks of the Red River, which is the border between North Dakota and Minnesota. The town is surrounded by agricultural land, with the nearest major city being Fargo, which is located about 40 miles to the north.
The climate in Colfax is continental, with cold winters and hot summers. The average annual temperature is around 45°F (7°C). The average annual precipitation is around 20 inches (51 cm).

Economy

The economy of Colfax is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several grain elevators, which are used to store and transport grain. The town also has a number of small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.
The town is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory and a plastics factory. The town is also home to a number of small farms, which produce a variety of crops, including wheat, corn, soybeans, and sunflowers.

Demographics

The population of Colfax was estimated to be 545 in 2020. The town is predominantly white, with the majority of the population being of German descent. The town also has a small Native American population, with the majority of the population being of Sioux descent.
The median household income in Colfax is around $45,000, which is slightly lower than the national average. The town has a poverty rate of around 10%, which is slightly higher than the national average.

Conclusion

Colfax is a small town located in the southeastern corner of North Dakota. The town was founded in 1881 and is situated in the Red River Valley, near the Minnesota border. The town has a population of around 545 and is predominantly white, with the majority of the population being of German descent. The economy of Colfax is largely based on agriculture, with the town also having a number of small businesses and manufacturing companies. The median household income in Colfax is around $45,000, which is slightly lower than the national average.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Colfax?
Total Population of Colfax is 259.
What is the Total Male Population of Colfax?
Total Male Population of Colfax is 113.
What is the Total Female Population of Colfax?
Total Female Population of Colfax is 146.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Colfax?
There are 77.40 Males per 100 Females in Colfax.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Colfax?
There are 129.20 Females per 100 Males in Colfax.
What is the Median Population Age in Colfax?
Median Population Age in Colfax is 41.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Colfax
Average Family Size in Colfax is 4.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Colfax
Average Household Size in Colfax is 3.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Colfax?
Per Capita income in Colfax is $40,005.
What is the Median Family Income in Colfax?
Median Family Income in Colfax is $96,875.
What is the Median Household income in Colfax?
Median Household Income in Colfax is $99,375.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Colfax?
Inequality or Gini Index in Colfax is 0.31.
How Large is the Labor Force in Colfax?
There are 103 People in the Labor Forcein in Colfax.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Colfax?
54.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Colfax.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Colfax?
Unemployment Rate in Colfax is 2.9%.