Demographics & People — Colfax, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,089 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,500 |
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| Median Age | 33.1 |
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| Total Households | 755 |
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| Family Households | 562 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.7 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0898 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,969 |
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| Black or African American | 19 |
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| Asian | 15 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 586 |
| German | 431 |
| Irish | 331 |
| English | 308 |
| Dutch | 196 |
| Other groups | 165 |
| American | 147 |
| Norwegian | 103 |
| Swiss | 96 |
| Swedish | 92 |
Language
| English Only | 1,886 |
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| Spanish | 27 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,924 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 147 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,580 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.9% |
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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, Iowa.
