Colfax, NE County is a small rural community with a population of 10,608 according to the most recently available census data. It has a population density of 26 people per square mile while the US Population density is 93 people per square mile. The area includes many local businesses such as Brown's Bakery, Smith's Grocery Store and Martin's Hardware store. Year round outdoor activities include fishing and camping at nearby Lake Colfax or hiking in the local parks; there are also several golf courses in nearby towns. Other organizations in the area include the Colfax Lions Club, which organizes community events such as the annual summer carnival and 4th of July parade. The area also hosts a variety of sporting events throughout the year, including football games at Colfax High School and baseball tournaments at neighboring towns.
The population in Colfax County is 10,608. There are 26 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Colfax County is 36, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Colfax County is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Colfax County
- 53.4% are married
- 8.5% are divorced
- 40.5% are married with children
- 16.5% have children, but are single
Race in Colfax County
- 51.1% are White
- 2.8% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 44.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander