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Colfax, IN
Town in Clinton County, Indiana.
Population
906
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,451
ZIP codes
0
Colfax and its ZIP codes
Colfax at a glance
- Colfax is about 13 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,281, 12% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,100 (40% below Indiana) and median rent is $733 a month.
Local data for Colfax, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Colfax, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,281
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$130,100
Median rent
$733/mo
Homeownership
80.2%
Bachelor's or higher
5.8%
Median age
32.7
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (147), Irish Americans (127), Polish Americans (97).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clinton County. PPP loans are for Colfax.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,032
11,541 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,632
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$173M
FY 2026, $5,220 per person
How people get to work
Colfax, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Colfax, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
309
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
44
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
43.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colfax, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Colfax
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Clarks HillTown | 4.7 mi | 0.3 |
| ThorntownTown | 5.4 mi | 0.6 |
| JeffersonCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.1 |
| DarlingtonTown | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| StockwellCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.5 |
| AntiochCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.4 |
| MulberryTown | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| FrankfortCity | 11 mi | 8.1 |
| LindenTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| RomneyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| DaytonTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| UlenTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| AdvanceTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| MaceCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| LinnsburgCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| LebanonCity | 16 mi | 17.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colfax, IN in?
- Colfax is in Clinton County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Colfax, IN?
- About 906 people live in Colfax, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colfax?
- Nearby places include Clarks Hill (4.7 mi), Thorntown (5.4 mi), Jefferson (7.1 mi), Darlington (8.3 mi), Stockwell (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023