In Colfax, Nebraska, the median home price is $238,283, compared with the Nebraska median of $277,327; median household income is $82,530; the population is 10,641; schools rate 5.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 69.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 17.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Colfax at a glance
Population
10,641
Median Household Income
$82,530
Typical Home Value
$238,283
School District Rating
5.9
Violent Crime Rate
69.9
Avg Commute Time
17.4
About Colfax
Colfax has a population of 10,641. The median home value is $238,283, 14% below the Nebraska median. Median household income is $82,530 (8% above the Nebraska median). The most populated towns are Schuyler, Stanton, and Adams.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Colfax
13 towns, by population.
County rankings in Nebraska
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Colfax at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Colfax?
- Colfax has a population of 10,641 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Colfax?
- The median home value in Colfax is $238,283. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Colfax?
- Median household income in Colfax is $82,530 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Colfax in?
- Colfax is in Nebraska.
- How many towns are in Colfax?
- Colfax contains 13 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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