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Colfax, CA
City in Placer County, California.
Population
2,407
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,712
ZIP codes
0
Colfax and its ZIP codes
Colfax at a glance
- Colfax is about 6.8 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,788, 27% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $434,300 (41% below California) and median rent is $1,553 a month.
Local data for Colfax, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Colfax, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,788
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$434,300
Median rent
$1,553/mo
Homeownership
44.6%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (256), Irish Americans (242), Mexican Americans (134).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Placer County. PPP loans are for Colfax.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,824
188,212 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$87,751
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.01B
FY 2026, $7,436 per person
How people get to work
Colfax, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Colfax, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,223
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
939
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 37°F
45.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colfax, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.9%
U.S. 33.3% -4.4 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
Cities near Colfax
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Alta SierraCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 8.3 |
| Lake of the PinesCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.5 |
| Meadow VistaCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 5.3 |
| ForesthillCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 11.2 |
| Dutch FlatCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| Grass ValleyCity | 10 mi | 6 |
| AltaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| Nevada CityCity | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| Rough and ReadyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| North AuburnCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.8 |
| Auburn Lake TrailsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 12.7 |
| GeorgetownCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 15.1 |
| Penn ValleyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| AuburnCity | 15 mi | 7.2 |
| Lake WildwoodCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| NewcastleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colfax, CA in?
- Colfax is in Placer County, California.
- What is the population of Colfax, CA?
- About 2,407 people live in Colfax, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colfax?
- Nearby places include Alta Sierra (5.8 mi), Lake of the Pines (7 mi), Meadow Vista (7.8 mi), Foresthill (9.3 mi), Dutch Flat (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023