Colfax, LA is a small town located in Grant Parish, with an estimated population of 2,010 people according to the 2020 census. It has a population density of 960 people per square mile compared to the US population density of 93 people per square mile.
Local businesses in Colfax include Valley Inn Café and Steakhouse, which serves delicious home-cooked meals, and Sonshine Boutique, which offers unique clothing items sourced from local artisans. There's also Backwoods Outfitterz LLC for outdoor recreational gear. Year-round outdoor activities in the area include camping and fishing at nearby Saline Lake Wildlife Management Area or enjoying the views at Bear Creek Lake Recreation Area.
The town also supports several organizations, such as the Colfax 4-H Club for young adults interested in exploring agriculture and animal science, as well as various religious organizations such as First Baptist Church and St. Timothy Catholic Church. Local sporting events are plentiful throughout the year, as Colfax High School is home to numerous athletic teams competing in a variety of sports such as football, basketball, baseball, softball and soccer.
The population in Colfax is 2,010. There are 1,348 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Colfax is 34, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Colfax is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Colfax
- 22.4% are married
- 18.0% are divorced
- 21.6% are married with children
- 44.5% have children, but are single
Race in Colfax
- 36.9% are White
- 56.8% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.7% claim Other
- 2.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander