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, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,370

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.3%1,168

Two or More

9.4%129

Hispanic/Latino

3.1%42

Black

1.8%24

Other

0.3%4

Asian

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%28

High School Diploma

40.4%409

Some College (<1 yr)

10.7%108

Some College (1+ yr)

8.5%86

Associate's Degree

17.8%180

Bachelor's Degree

13%132

Master's Degree

2.3%23

Professional Degree

0.2%2

Doctorate

0.2%2

HS or Higher

95.8%

BA or Higher

15.7%

Graduate+

2.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$173,500

Median Renti

$698

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

44.6%286

Renter-Occupied

55.4%355

Total Units

673

Homeownership

44.6%

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.6%16

$50K–$100K

2.4%7

$100K–$150K

25.5%73

$150K–$200K

25.9%74

$200K–$300K

28.3%81

$300K–$500K

5.9%17

$500K–$1M

6.3%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,762

Mean Household Incomei

$73,805

Per Capita Incomei

$35,345

Poverty Ratei

11.9%

Unemploymenti

9.4%

Labor Forcei

809

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.3%34

$10K–$15K

2%13

$15K–$20K

5.3%34

$20K–$25K

3.6%23

$25K–$30K

2%13

$30K–$35K

4.2%27

$35K–$40K

3.1%20

$40K–$45K

4.1%26

$45K–$50K

3%19

$50K–$60K

8.3%53

$60K–$75K

18.9%121

$75K–$100K

17.8%114

$100K–$125K

7.6%49

$125K–$150K

5.1%33

$150K–$200K

8.1%52

$200K+

1.6%10

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$381/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers36 homes70% occupied$381/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,762/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

69%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

31%

Who Receives This Housing

73% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

12% of subsidized households are minority

45% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

181.3%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

731

Avg. Commutei

25.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

733

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

59(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.4%Insured

3.6%Uninsured