Colfax County, Nebraska

NE · FIPS 31037 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 10,641 #2,443 / 3,222
24th
Median Household Income $82,530 +9.8% #493 / 3,222
85th
Median Age 35.5 years -8.7% #2,924 / 3,222
9th
Median Home Value $144,700 -48.7% #2,328 / 3,222
28th
Median Gross Rent $980 -15.7% #1,063 / 3,222
67th
Poverty Rate 6.9% -45.4% #196 / 3,222
94th

Demographics

Colfax County has a population of 10,641, making it the #2,443 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.5 years, which is 8.7% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

71.1%
Native Born
28.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Colfax County is $82,530, ranking #493 out of 3,222 counties — 9.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.9% and unemployment stands at 1.3%.

Median Household Income
$82,530 +9.8% vs nat'l
Rank #493 of 3,222
85th percentile
Per Capita Income
$33,388 −19.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,863 of 3,222
42th percentile
Poverty Rate
6.9% −45.4% vs nat'l
Rank #196 of 3,222
94th percentile
Unemployment Rate
1.3% −74.8% vs nat'l
Rank #147 of 3,222
95th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.8% −56.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,849 of 3,222
12th percentile
Mean Commute Time
19.3 min −30.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,896 of 3,222
10th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Colfax County is $144,700 (-48.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $980/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.3%.

Median Home Value
$144,700 −48.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,328 of 3,222
28th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$980 −15.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,063 of 3,222
67th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.3% +18.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,291 of 3,222
60th percentile
76.3% Homeownership

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Health

87.8% of residents in Colfax County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.2% below the national rate.

87.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
87.8% −4.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,572 of 3,222
20th percentile

About Colfax County, Nebraska

Colfax County, Nebraska has a total population of 10,641, making it the 2,443rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Colfax County is 35.5 years, which is 8.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Colfax County is $82,530, which ranks #493 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3%.

The median home value in Colfax County is $144,700, 48.7% below the national median. Renters in Colfax County pay a median gross rent of $980 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Colfax County, 14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.3 min.

Colfax County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (44.7%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.5%).

All data for Colfax County, Nebraska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.