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Colfax, LA


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Colfax, Louisiana

Colfax, Louisiana, in Grant county, is 76 miles SW of Monroe, Louisiana (center to center) and 190 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are 1,659 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Colfax

In Colfax, about 31% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Colfax. People in the town are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Colfax.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Colfax had a median family income of $20,000.

Colfax Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Colfax that were owner-occupied was 63%.

Commuting

In Colfax, 89% of commuters drive to work. The town offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyColfax Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyColfax Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Colfax Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Colfax, LA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity83
Senior Citizens79
Age of the Population47
Male Share of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home35
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents98
Housing Recently Built86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
People Living Alone67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
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