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Colfax, LA
Town in Grant Parish, Louisiana.
Population
1,240
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
832
ZIP codes
0
Colfax and its ZIP codes
Colfax at a glance
- Colfax is about 7.8 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $26,250, 57% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $73,400 (66% below Louisiana) and median rent is $499 a month.
Local data for Colfax, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Colfax, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$26,250
Poverty rate
37.3%
Median home value
$73,400
Median rent
$499/mo
Homeownership
53.4%
Bachelor's or higher
9.5%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (39), Puerto Ricans (24), French Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant Parish. PPP loans are for Colfax.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,160
3,411 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,206
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$134M
FY 2026, $6,062 per person
How people get to work
Colfax, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.1%
- Carpooled1.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Colfax, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
447
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
152
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 39°F
60.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colfax, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.4%
U.S. 33.3% +11.1 pts
Diabetes
19.7%
U.S. 12.1% +7.6 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Colfax
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BoyceTown | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Rock HillCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 3.9 |
| Dry ProngVillage | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| ProspectCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| CreolaVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| PollockTown | 15 mi | 7.8 |
| MontgomeryTown | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| BallTown | 19 mi | 8 |
| AtlantaVillage | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| AlexandriaCity | 21 mi | 28.5 |
| PinevilleCity | 22 mi | 12.6 |
| St. MauriceCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6.7 |
| Point PlaceCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1 |
| NatchezVillage | 23 mi | 1 |
| Vienna BendCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.2 |
| GeorgetownVillage | 25 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colfax, LA in?
- Colfax is in Grant Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Colfax, LA?
- About 1,240 people live in Colfax, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colfax?
- Nearby places include Boyce (8.9 mi), Rock Hill (9.5 mi), Dry Prong (11 mi), Prospect (13 mi), Creola (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023