Colfax County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Name: Colfax County, Nebraska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Colfax County, Nebraska has a population of 10,641, the 23rd most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $82,530 and the median home value is $144,700. The poverty rate is 6.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Colfax County Quick Facts

Population 10,641

Median Household Income $82,530

Median Home Value $144,700

Poverty Rate 6.9%

Unemployment Rate 1.3%

Median Age 35.5 years

Homeownership Rate 76.3%

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.8%

High School Graduation 79.4%

Cities/Places 6

Population 10,641 23rd of 93

Median Income $82,530 8% higher than state

Poverty Rate 6.9%

Unemployment 1.3%

How Colfax County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	10,541	10,641	+0.9%
Median household income	$79,720	$82,530	+3.5%
Median home value	$128,800	$144,700	+12.3%

Median Household Income

Colfax

$82,530

$76,475

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Colfax

$144,700

$238,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.1%

$25K-$50K 15.5%

$50K-$100K 38.8%

$100K+ 36.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.2%

$10K-$15K

1.0%

$15K-$20K

2.2%

$20K-$25K

2.7%

$25K-$30K

2.2%

$30K-$35K

1.9%

$35K-$40K

2.5%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

5.5%

$50K-$60K

8.1%

$60K-$75K

6.7%

$75K-$100K

24.0%

$100K-$125K

9.6%

$125K-$150K

13.7%

$150K-$200K

6.3%

$200K+

6.9%

Employment

1.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0%|National: 5.2%

70.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.3%

Renter 23.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $980/mo 14.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

30.6%

18-34

18.9%

35-54

24.4%

55-74

20.7%

75+

5.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Colfax County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Schuyler	6,578	$80,399	6.8%	$145,700
Clarkson	600	$60,682	17.4%	$84,500
Howells	517	$80,938	9.3%	$107,400
Leigh	443	$63,500	6.1%	$95,400
Rogers	99	N/A	23.2%	$90,700
Richland	55	$50,625	7.3%	$88,600

Explore Nebraska Rankings

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Population Overview

Colfax County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 10,641. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Colfax County is 35.5 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 37.2 years. With 30.6% of the population under 18, Colfax County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Colfax County is $82,530. This is 8% higher than the state median of $76,475. It is also 2% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.9%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.3%. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $144,700. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Colfax County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Colfax County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 47.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 44.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (47.8% vs 12.7%). The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Colfax County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Nebraska and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Colfax County, Nebraska?

Colfax County has a population of 10,641, making it the 23rd most populous county in Nebraska.

What is the median income in Colfax County?

The median household income in Colfax County is $82,530 with a poverty rate of 6.9%.

How many cities are in Colfax County, Nebraska?

Colfax County contains 6 Census-designated places.