Colfax, CA Demographics

A map of Colfax's Population by Race

Colfax, California has an estimated population of 2,407, a large increase from the 1,995 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.5% White, 10.1% Hispanic, 8.9% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Colfax, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Colfax has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Colfax, that probability was 37.5% in 2020 and 35.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Colfax is ranked the 858th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Colfax was ranked the 906th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Colfax's White Population

1,913 residents of Colfax, or 79.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Colfax is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Colfax ranks 305th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colfax's White population has grown by an estimated 23.0%. White residents' share of Colfax's population has increased from 77.9% to 79.5%.

Colfax is more White than neighboring Foresthill (33.9% White). Colfax is less White than neighboring Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) (85.2% White), Meadow Vista (79.8% White), Lake of the Pines (83.8% White), and Grass Valley (80.2% White).

Colfax's Black Population

0 residents of Colfax, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Colfax is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Colfax ranks 1051st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colfax's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Colfax's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Colfax is less Black than neighboring Grass Valley (0.4% Black).

Colfax's Asian Population

35 residents of Colfax, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Colfax is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Colfax ranks 1104th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colfax's Asian population has grown by an estimated 59.1%. Asian residents' share of Colfax's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Colfax is more Asian than neighboring Meadow Vista (1.1% Asian), Lake of the Pines (1.2% Asian), Foresthill (0% Asian), and Grass Valley (1.1% Asian). Colfax is less Asian than neighboring Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) (1.6% Asian).

Colfax's Hispanic Population

244 residents of Colfax, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Colfax is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Colfax ranks 1239th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colfax's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Colfax's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.1%.

Colfax is more Hispanic than neighboring Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) (7.6% Hispanic), and Grass Valley (8.6% Hispanic). Colfax is less Hispanic than neighboring Meadow Vista (11.3% Hispanic), Lake of the Pines (11.3% Hispanic), and Foresthill (50.2% Hispanic).

Colfax's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Colfax, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Colfax is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Colfax ranks 297th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colfax's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Colfax's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.0%.

Colfax is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) (2.2% Native American/Other), Meadow Vista (3.9% Native American/Other), Lake of the Pines (0.6% Native American/Other), Foresthill (3.1% Native American/Other), and Grass Valley (0.8% Native American/Other).

Colfax's Multiracial Population

215 residents of Colfax, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Colfax is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Colfax ranks 199th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colfax's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 45.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Colfax's population has increased from 7.4% to 8.9%.

Colfax is more Multiracial than neighboring Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) (3.3% Multiracial), Meadow Vista (3.9% Multiracial), and Lake of the Pines (3% Multiracial). Colfax is less Multiracial than neighboring Foresthill (12.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.