Colfax, CA Demographics

A map of Colfax's Population by Race

Colfax, California had a population of 1,995 in 2020. It was 77.9% White, 0.5% Black, 1.1% Asian, 10.5% Hispanic, 2.5% Native American/Other, and 7.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Colfax, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Colfax is the 906th most populous. 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's White Population

1,555 residents of Colfax identify as White, or 77.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Colfax considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Colfax is ranked #305 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Colfax is more White than neighboring Foresthill (77.7% White), and Grass Valley (77.5% White). Colfax is less White than neighboring Alta Sierra (82.8% White), Meadow Vista (85.1% White), and Lake of the Pines (83.1% White).

Colfax's Black Population

10 residents of Colfax identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Colfax roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Colfax is ranked #1016 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Colfax is more Black than neighboring Alta Sierra (0.3% Black), Meadow Vista (0.1% Black), Lake of the Pines (0.3% Black), and Foresthill (0.4% Black). Colfax is less Black than neighboring Grass Valley (0.6% Black).

Colfax's Asian Population

22 residents of Colfax identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Colfax less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Colfax is ranked #1090 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Colfax is more Asian than neighboring Meadow Vista (0.7% Asian), and Foresthill (0.4% Asian). Colfax is less Asian than neighboring Alta Sierra (1.3% Asian), Lake of the Pines (1.4% Asian), and Grass Valley (1.6% Asian).

Colfax's Hispanic Population

210 residents of Colfax identify as Hispanic, or 10.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Colfax considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Colfax is ranked #1239 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Colfax is more Hispanic than neighboring Alta Sierra (8% Hispanic), Meadow Vista (8.3% Hispanic), Lake of the Pines (9% Hispanic), and Foresthill (9.5% Hispanic). Colfax is less Hispanic than neighboring Grass Valley (12.3% Hispanic).

Colfax's Native American/Other Population

50 residents of Colfax identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Colfax roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Colfax is ranked #294 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Colfax is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alta Sierra (1.5% Native American/Other), Meadow Vista (1.2% Native American/Other), Lake of the Pines (1.1% Native American/Other), and Grass Valley (1.6% Native American/Other). Colfax is less Native American/Other than neighboring Foresthill (2.7% Native American/Other).

Colfax's Multiracial Population

148 residents of Colfax identify as Multiracial, or 7.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Colfax roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Colfax is ranked #195 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Colfax is more Multiracial than neighboring Alta Sierra (6.1% Multiracial), Meadow Vista (4.6% Multiracial), Lake of the Pines (5.1% Multiracial), and Grass Valley (6.5% Multiracial). Colfax is less Multiracial than neighboring Foresthill (9.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.