Colfax, WA Demographics

A map of Colfax's Population by Race

Colfax, Washington has an estimated population of 2,708, a slight decrease from the 2,782 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.3% White, 15.2% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 3.1% Native American/Other, 1.0% Asian, and 0.7% Black. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington 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 20.8% in 2020 and 39.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Colfax is ranked the 273rd most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 271st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Colfax's White Population

2,065 residents of Colfax, or 76.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Colfax is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Colfax ranks 42nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colfax's White population has declined by an estimated 16.4%. White residents' share of Colfax's population has decreased from 88.8% to 76.3%.

Colfax is more White than neighboring Pullman (68% White). Colfax is less White than neighboring Steptoe (79.6% White), Albion (95.6% White), Garfield (82.9% White), and Oakesdale (80.8% White).

Colfax's Black Population

20 residents of Colfax, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Colfax is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Colfax ranks 375th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colfax's Black population has grown by an estimated 53.8%. Black residents' share of Colfax's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Colfax is more Black than neighboring Steptoe (0% Black), Albion (0% Black), Garfield (0% Black), and Oakesdale (0% Black). Colfax is less Black than neighboring Pullman (1.6% Black).

Colfax's Asian Population

28 residents of Colfax, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Colfax is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Colfax ranks 274th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colfax's Asian population has declined by an estimated 41.7%. Asian residents' share of Colfax's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.0%.

Colfax is more Asian than neighboring Albion (0.8% Asian), Garfield (0% Asian), and Oakesdale (0% Asian). Colfax is less Asian than neighboring Steptoe (1.9% Asian), and Pullman (9.4% Asian).

Colfax's Hispanic Population

412 residents of Colfax, or 15.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Colfax is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Colfax ranks 545th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colfax's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 274.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Colfax's population has increased from 4.0% to 15.2%.

Colfax is more Hispanic than neighboring Steptoe (6.8% Hispanic), Albion (0% Hispanic), Garfield (0% Hispanic), Pullman (9.2% Hispanic), and Oakesdale (5.8% Hispanic).

Colfax's Native American/Other Population

84 residents of Colfax, or 3.1% 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 Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Colfax ranks 512th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colfax's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 189.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Colfax's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.1%.

Colfax is more Native American/Other than neighboring Steptoe (0% Native American/Other), Albion (0.8% Native American/Other), Pullman (1.2% Native American/Other), and Oakesdale (1.5% Native American/Other). Colfax is less Native American/Other than neighboring Garfield (4.4% Native American/Other).

Colfax's Multiracial Population

99 residents of Colfax, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Colfax is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Colfax ranks 541st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colfax's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Colfax's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Colfax is more Multiracial than neighboring Albion (2.8% Multiracial). Colfax is less Multiracial than neighboring Steptoe (11.7% Multiracial), Garfield (12.6% Multiracial), Pullman (10.5% Multiracial), and Oakesdale (11.9% 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.