Colfax County, New Mexico
NM · FIPS 35007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,322 | — | #2,335 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,554 | -28.7% | #2,556 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.1 years | +26.2% | #279 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $167,200 | -40.7% | #1,864 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $729 | -37.3% | #2,592 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% | +44.1% | #2,468 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Colfax County has a population of 12,322, making it the #2,335 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.1 years, which is 26.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Colfax County is $53,554, ranking #2,556 out of 3,222 counties — 28.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.2% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Colfax County is $167,200 (-40.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $729/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.8%.
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89.9% of residents in Colfax County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% below the national rate.
About Colfax County, New Mexico
Colfax County, New Mexico has a total population of 12,322, making it the 2,335th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Colfax County is 49.1 years, which is 26.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Colfax County is $53,554, which ranks #2,556 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Colfax County is $167,200, 40.7% below the national median. Renters in Colfax County pay a median gross rent of $729 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Colfax County, 25.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.2 min.
Colfax County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (47.4%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
All data for Colfax County, New Mexico 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.