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Colfax, IL


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Colfax, Illinois

Colfax, Illinois, in McLean county, is 20 miles E of Bloomington, Illinois (center to center) and 102 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is in the Bloomington - Normal area. There are 989 residents in Colfax.

The People and Families of Colfax

In Colfax, about 60% of adults are married.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Colfax.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Colfax had a median family income of $50,500. Colfax is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Colfax Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Colfax that were owner-occupied was 80%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Colfax, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Colfax strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Colfax Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Colfax Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Colfax People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Colfax Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Colfax, IL

Comparing Colfax to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men98
Senior Citizens910
Well-Paid Single Women97
Age of the Population78
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built22
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