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71417

Colfax, LA

Total Population
4,943
Median Household Income
$47,389
Median Home Value
$95,800
Median Rent
$744

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$47,389
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$95,800
100.1% above state median
Rent
$744
100% above state median
Median Age
40.1 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Colfax, LA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.8%, below national average.

Poverty rate of 20.5% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$47,389
-36.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-63,791,692
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.79 people

Total Households
1,701
Family Households
43.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Construction
23.1%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
16.7%
#3 Industry
Education
15.4%
Total Employed Residents:1,609

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
4.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.1%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.5%
48 workers
Public Transit
0.6%
11 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,905
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.2%
2,019 employed
Labor Force
2,099
80 unemployed
Median Age
40.1 years
Per Capita Income
$25,149
Poverty Rate
20.5%

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