Colfax County Summary

Life in Colfax County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Colfax County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Colfax County:

  • The population in Colfax County is 12,370.

  • The median home value in Colfax County is $236,078.

  • The median income in Colfax County is $46,286.

  • The median rent in Colfax County is $656.

  • The unemployment rate in Colfax County is 3.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Colfax County is 18.1%.

  • The average high in Colfax County is 65.4° and there are 34.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Colfax County

List Of Cities & Towns in Colfax County

Raton, NM Population 6,046

Angel Fire, NM Population 963

Springer, NM Population 927

Cimarron, NM Population 816

Maxwell, NM Population 482

Eagle Nest, NM Population 249

Ute Park, NM Population 104

Map Of Colfax County

Colfax County, NM Weather

  • The average high in Colfax County is 65.4°.

  • There are 85.82 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 34.2 inches of rain each year with 15.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:06 hours of sun each day in Colfax County.

StatColfax County
Mean High65.4
Nice Days85.82
Rainfall34.2
Snowfall15.3
Sunny_hours7:06
65.4°
Average High
34.2
Inches of Rain

Colfax County Photos

Revised Downtown Ratonc Nm Img
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Revised Santa Fe Trail Photo Ratonc Nm Img
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Solanos Boot  Western Wearc Ratonc Nm Img
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
First Christian Churchc Ratonc Nmc Img
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Goat Hillc Ratonc Nmc Img
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0

Colfax County Demographics

Population over time in Colfax County

The current population in Colfax County is 12,370. The population has increased 2.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 12,406 2.5%
2021 12,106 -0.5%
2020 12,168 -

Gender in Colfax County

  • Colfax County is 49.3% female with 6,096 female residents.

  • Colfax County is 50.7% male with 6,273 male residents.

Female
49.3% (6,096)
Male
50.7% (6,273)
Gender Colfax County NM USA
Female 49.3% 50.2% 50.4%
Male 50.7% 49.8% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Colfax County

Colfax County is:

  • 46.1% White with 5,702 White residents.

  • 0.6% African American with 71 African American residents.

  • 1.4% American Indian with 175 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 76 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 18 Other residents.

  • 2.0% Two Or More with 244 Two Or More residents.

  • 49.2% Hispanic with 6,084 Hispanic residents.

White
46.1% (5,702)
African American
0.6% (71)
American Indian
1.4% (175)
Asian
0.6% (76)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (18)
Two Or More
2.0% (244)
Hispanic
49.2% (6,084)

Table: Colfax County By Race

Race Colfax County NM USA
White 46.1% 35.6% 58.9%
African American 0.6% 1.8% 12.1%
American Indian 1.4% 8.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.0% 2.4% 3.5%
Hispanic 49.2% 49.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Colfax County, New Mexico

  • 3.2% of households in Colfax County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.8% of households in Colfax County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Colfax County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 15.7% of households in Colfax County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Colfax County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 21.1% of households in Colfax County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Colfax County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Colfax County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.3% of households in Colfax County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.7% of households in Colfax County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.2% (399)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.8% (835)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.4% (1,651)
$25,000 to $34,999
15.7% (1,941)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.9% (1,723)
$50,000 to $74,999
21.1% (2,612)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.1% (1,130)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.8% (1,457)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.3% (280)
$200,000 or more
2.7% (336)
Income Colfax County NM USA
Less than $10,000 3.2% 6.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.8% 5.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.4% 9.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 15.7% 9.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.9% 12.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.1% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.1% 12.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.8% 14.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.3% 6.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.7% 6.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Colfax County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Colfax County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Colfax County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Colfax County completed high school / ged.

  • 27.0% of adults in Colfax County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Colfax County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Colfax County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Colfax County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Colfax County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Colfax County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (371)
9-12th Grade
7% (865)
High School / GED
32% (3,958)
Some College
27% (3,339)
Associate's Degree
9% (1,113)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (1,608)
Master's Degree
8% (989)
Professional Degree
1% (123)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Colfax County NM USA
< 9th Grade 3% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 8% 6%
High School / GED 32% 26% 26%
Some College 27% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

Articles About New Mexico

Enjoy The Snack?

About HomeSnacks

HomeSnacks is based in Durham, NC.

We aim to deliver bite-sized pieces of infotainment about where you live.

We use data, analytics, and a sense of humor to determine quality of life for places across the nation.

© Chasing Chains, LLC. All rights reserved.