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Colfax, WA
City in Whitman County, Washington.
Population
2,708
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
716
ZIP codes
0
Colfax and its ZIP codes
Colfax at a glance
- Colfax is about 6.1 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,914, 37% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $245,300 (57% below Washington) and median rent is $946 a month.
Local data for Colfax, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Colfax, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,914
Poverty rate
15.1%
Median home value
$245,300
Median rent
$946/mo
Homeownership
65.0%
Bachelor's or higher
32.3%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
16.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (665), Irish Americans (316), Mexican Americans (314).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Whitman County. PPP loans are for Colfax.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,510
18,880 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,136
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$454M
FY 2026, $9,456 per person
How people get to work
Colfax, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.4%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Colfax, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
339
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
41
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 26°F
20.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colfax, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.5%
U.S. 33.3% -2.8 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Colfax
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SteptoeCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 2.2 |
| AlbionTown | 8.8 mi | 0.4 |
| GarfieldTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| PalouseCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| PullmanCity | 15 mi | 11.1 |
| EndicottTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Viola, IDCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| OakesdaleTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| St. JohnTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| FarmingtonTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Moscow, IDCity | 20 mi | 6.9 |
| Potlatch, IDCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| Onaway, IDCity | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| RosaliaTown | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| MaldenTown | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| Princeton, IDCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colfax, WA in?
- Colfax is in Whitman County, Washington.
- What is the population of Colfax, WA?
- About 2,708 people live in Colfax, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colfax?
- Nearby places include Steptoe (7.2 mi), Albion (8.8 mi), Garfield (12 mi), Palouse (13 mi), Pullman (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023