Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Colfax, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,708

Median Agei

39.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.3%2,065

Hispanic/Latino

15.2%412

Two or More

3.7%99

Other

3.1%84

Asian

1%28

Black

0.7%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%69

High School Diploma

21.4%405

Some College (<1 yr)

10%190

Some College (1+ yr)

11.5%217

Associate's Degree

15%284

Bachelor's Degree

20.5%388

Master's Degree

7.3%138

Professional Degree

3.9%73

Doctorate

0.7%13

HS or Higher

93.9%

BA or Higher

32.3%

Graduate+

11.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$245,300

Median Renti

$946

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65%759

Renter-Occupied

35%408

Total Units

1,310

Homeownership

65%

Vacancy Rate

10.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.4%71

$50K–$100K

7.4%56

$100K–$150K

3.2%24

$150K–$200K

16.7%127

$200K–$300K

22.8%173

$300K–$500K

35.2%267

$500K–$1M

5.4%41

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

147

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%11

2010–2019

2.2%29

2000–2009

0.5%7

1990–1999

9.7%127

1980–1989

5.9%77

1970–1979

12.6%165

1960–1969

9.7%127

1950–1959

15.3%201

1940–1949

7.5%98

1939 or earlier

35.7%468

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

53.4%623

Electricity

41.9%489

Wood

3.9%45

Fuel Oil

0.9%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,914

Mean Household Incomei

$80,988

Per Capita Incomei

$34,825

Poverty Ratei

14.8%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

1,130

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.7%90

$10K–$15K

5.7%67

$15K–$20K

1.8%21

$20K–$25K

4.8%56

$25K–$30K

7%82

$30K–$35K

2.2%26

$35K–$40K

3.4%40

$40K–$45K

4.2%49

$45K–$50K

4.1%48

$50K–$60K

6.9%80

$60K–$75K

8.2%96

$75K–$100K

15%175

$100K–$125K

9%105

$125K–$150K

7.5%87

$150K–$200K

5.4%63

$200K+

7%82

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

491.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,084

Avg. Commutei

16.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,084

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

160(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.5%Insured

5.5%Uninsured