Colfax County, Nebraska Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Colfax County, NE Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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F
Education Well below averageAmong the 3 least educated counties in Nebraska
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Colfax County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,641 | 1,978,686 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 25.6 | 25.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.17% | 0.63% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.5 | 38.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 3,707 | 797,835 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Colfax County grew by 7.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 10,641 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Colfax County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 21.9% of residents. That is 3.6 points above Nebraska as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 2,199 20.7% -2.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,960 18.4% -2.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 2,333 21.9% +3.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,433 13.5% -2.8 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Nebraska, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 47.1% of the people living in Colfax County and men 52.9%.
- Women 47.1% Nebraska 49.9%
- Men 52.9% Nebraska 50.1%
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Economy
Colfax County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Colfax County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,041 | $76,615 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.43% | 4.27% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.3% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Colfax County is about 12% higher than in Nebraska.
Housing
| Metric | Colfax County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $123,213 | $175,282 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $979 | $1,071 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.3% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Colfax County is about 10.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $979 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Colfax County spend about 28 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 115 hours, about 4.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Colfax County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.8 | 17.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 27.6 | 34.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 115 | 142 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,570 | $4,390 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 3.6% | 11.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,499 | 5,179 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 797 | 691 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Nebraska:
Hooker County (7.4 min), Cherry County (8.0 min), Box Butte County (8.0 min).
Slowest:
Cass County (28.0 min), Banner County (27.2 min), Saunders County (26.9 min).
The average commute time in Colfax County is 14 minutes, shorter than the 17 minutes in Nebraska.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Colfax County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Colfax County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.0% | 30.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.85 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Nebraska:
Sarpy County (0.3), Lancaster County (0.3), Douglas County (0.3).
Lowest:
Dakota County (0.2), Colfax County (0.2), Dawson County (0.2).
Health
Colfax County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Colfax County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.7 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.6% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.7% | 16.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Nebraska:
Wayne County (0.8), Sarpy County (0.8), Lancaster County (0.8).
Lowest:
Thurston County (0.8), Pawnee County (0.8), Dundy County (0.8).
Colfax County, NE Compared With Nearby Counties
How Colfax County, NE compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colfax County, NE | 10,641 | $86,041 #1/3 | $123,213 #2/3 | 13.8 min #3/3 |
| Dodge County, NE | 37,351 | $74,698 | $156,579 | 13.6 min |
| Platte County, NE | 34,716 | $71,554 | $73,077 | 12.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Colfax County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Colfax County, Nebraska?
About 10,641 people live in Colfax County, Nebraska, in 3,707 households of 2.8 people on average. The median age is 35.5, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 2 years.
Is Colfax County, Nebraska mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Colfax County, Nebraska has 26 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 30% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Colfax County, Nebraska?
The median home costs 1.4 times the median household income ($123,213 against $86,041), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $979 a month takes about 14% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Colfax County, Nebraska?
Unemployment in Colfax County, Nebraska is only 1.3%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Colfax County, Nebraska?
13.0% of adults in Colfax County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 8), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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