Colfax County, New Mexico
Colfax County is home to 12,322 people. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the New Mexico rate (17.8%). The median household income is $53,554.
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| Measure | Value | New Mexico | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,322 | 2,120,246 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $53,554 | $64,059 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 18.2% | 17.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 33.4% | 24.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 10.1% | 9.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.4% | 31.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $167,200 | $248,100 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $729 | $1,067 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 46.5% | 50.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 4.3% | 9.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 49.1 years | 39.4 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Costilla County, Colorado
- Las Animas County, Colorado
- Harding County
- Mora County
- Taos County
- Union County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.