Colfax County, New Mexico Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Colfax County is located in New Mexico with a total population of 12,336. It is the 24th most populous county out of 33 in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Colfax County is 49.1 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 39.2 years. 11.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Colfax County is $52,690. This is 15% lower than the state median of $62,125. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.0%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $161,000. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $232,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Colfax County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 47.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 47.4%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 30.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.