Colfax County's estimated 2026 population is 12,057 with a growth rate of -1.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Colfax County is the 24th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 13,725 and has seen a growth of -12.15% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49.1 years
Female: 49.3 years
Male: 48.9 years
There are 10,162 adults, (3,549 of whom are seniors) in Colfax County.
Female: 6,078 (49.3%)
Male: 6,244 (50.7%)
The racial composition of Colfax County includes 62.82% White, 9.31% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,741 | 62.82% |
| Two or more races | 2,984 | 24.22% |
| Other race | 1,147 | 9.31% |
| Native American | 338 | 2.74% |
| Black or African American | 84 | 0.68% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.23% |
Colfax County's average per capita income is $32,969. Household income levels show a median of $53,554. The poverty rate stands at 18.15%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $68,679 | - |
| Families | $61,368 | $83,217 |
| Households | $53,554 | $70,247 |
| Non Families | $38,287 | $51,188 |
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