Demographics & People — Colfax, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,095 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,300 |
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| Median Age | 35.8 |
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| Total Households | 880 |
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| Family Households | 498 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2861 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,707 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 13 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 340 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 712 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 540 |
| German | 322 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 260 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 256 |
| Irish | 255 |
| English | 199 |
| European | 161 |
| American | 142 |
| Norwegian | 106 |
Language
| English Only | 1,897 |
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| Spanish | 120 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,036 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 86 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,684 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Colfax, California.
