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Colfax, IL
Village in McLean County, Illinois.
Population
1,054
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,904
ZIP codes
0
Colfax and its ZIP codes
Colfax at a glance
- Colfax is about 8.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,625, 15% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,300 (48% below Illinois) and median rent is $875 a month.
Local data for Colfax, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Colfax, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,625
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$136,300
Median rent
$875/mo
Homeownership
71.6%
Bachelor's or higher
23.3%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
30.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (339), Irish Americans (178), Swedish Americans (46).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLean County. PPP loans are for Colfax.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,708
87,006 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$958M
FY 2026, $5,603 per person
How people get to work
Colfax, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.0%
- Carpooled15.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Colfax, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
782
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
112
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 15°F
36.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colfax, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Colfax
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AnchorVillage | 4.2 mi | 0.2 |
| CooksvilleVillage | 5.5 mi | 0.2 |
| ArrowsmithVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.2 |
| EllsworthVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
| LexingtonCity | 10 mi | 2 |
| SaybrookVillage | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| SibleyVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| StrawnVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| ChenoaCity | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| FairburyCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| Gibson CityCity | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| TowandaVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| BellflowerVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| ForrestVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| FooslandVillage | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| Le RoyCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colfax, IL in?
- Colfax is in McLean County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Colfax, IL?
- About 1,054 people live in Colfax, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colfax?
- Nearby places include Anchor (4.2 mi), Cooksville (5.5 mi), Arrowsmith (8.1 mi), Ellsworth (9.7 mi), Lexington (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023