Colfax, NM County is a small rural community located in northeastern New Mexico. It has a population of 12,406 people and its population density is 3 people per square mile. Colfax is home to many local businesses such as Colfax County Outfitters, which offers high-quality outdoor apparel and equipment for all your outdoor needs. There are also numerous year-round outdoor activities you can enjoy such as camping, hiking, fishing, hunting and birding. The county also participates in several community organizations such as the Colfax Community Foundation which works to improve the quality of life for residents of Colfax County. Local sporting events include basketball tournaments and rodeos at the nearby fairgrounds.
The population in Colfax County is 12,406. There are 3 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Colfax County is 49.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Colfax County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Colfax County
- 48.0% are married
- 15.9% are divorced
- 22.4% are married with children
- 16.7% have children, but are single
Race in Colfax County
- 47.2% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 49.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander