Population 5,207 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Colfax
Household size in Colfax
| Period | Colfax | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.79 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.50 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.53 | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Colfax is a place of small households, averaging 2.27 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.79, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Colfax
| Period | Colfax | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4 | 37.6 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.5 | 38.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 39.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.4 | 39.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +12.0 | +2.1 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 50.4, Colfax is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 38.4 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 27 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Colfax
| Period | Colfax | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 13.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 13.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 12.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.1% of households in Colfax, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 5.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 17 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Colfax
Renters in Colfax
| Period | Colfax | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 33.8% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 36.0% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.4% | 37.4% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.7% | 36.2% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +28.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Colfax than nationally: 42.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 47.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 28.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Colfax
| Period | Colfax | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 11.2% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 11.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Colfax than nationally: 6.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 4.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Colfax has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of North Carolina cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Colfax
| Period | Colfax | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1997 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1980 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2000 | 1982 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2005 | 1983 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +3 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Colfax is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2005, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1997 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only 12 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Colfax
| Period | Colfax | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,518 | $740 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,494 | $804 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,215 | $888 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,843 | $1,154 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$325 | +$414 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in Colfax pays $1,843 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $325 a month since 2006–10, up 21%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.4% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Colfax
Bachelor's degrees in Colfax
| Period | Colfax | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1% | 26.1% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.0% | 27.2% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.3% | 29.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.5% | 32.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +20.4 pts | +6.5 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Colfax is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (56.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 20.4 points, in line with the national trend. Only 18 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Colfax
| Period | Colfax | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.4% | 83.3% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.6% | 85.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.0% | 86.8% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 89.0% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Colfax: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 18 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Colfax
| Period | Colfax | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 9.2% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Colfax has been low: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Colfax compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colfax | 2.27 | 50.4 | 5.1% | 42.7% | 6.1% | 2005 | $1,843 | 56.5% | 96.7% | 3.3% |
| Kernersville | 2.43 | 42.3 | 9.7% | 28.0% | 7.1% | 1993 | $1,281 | 34.9% | 91.9% | 4.4% |
| Oak Ridge | 2.88 | 45.9 | 4.1% | 7.6% | 7.1% | 1999 | $1,496 | 54.8% | 97.9% | 2.0% |
| Jamestown | 2.44 | 42.4 | 7.6% | 32.6% | 5.0% | 1991 | $1,479 | 51.5% | 95.7% | 3.0% |
| High Point | 2.43 | 38.5 | 13.2% | 40.8% | 15.1% | 1980 | $1,184 | 34.2% | 87.3% | 5.5% |
| Wallburg | 3.05 | 42.3 | 5.3% | 7.8% | 8.0% | 1993 | $905 | 36.2% | 97.2% | 3.0% |
| Walkertown | 2.73 | 40.3 | 14.3% | 15.1% | 9.1% | 1986 | $1,281 | 22.9% | 87.9% | 7.2% |
| Greensboro area | 2.46 | 39.7 | 12.4% | 36.2% | 10.2% | 1983 | $1,154 | 32.6% | 89.0% | 4.6% |
| Archdale | 2.77 | 45.4 | 12.8% | 23.7% | 7.2% | 1983 | $1,065 | 20.7% | 83.9% | 3.0% |
| Midway | 2.60 | 41.9 | 6.5% | 9.9% | 7.3% | 1987 | $958 | 23.2% | 94.4% | 2.1% |
| Winston-Salem area | 2.46 | 41.5 | 11.8% | 30.8% | 9.9% | 1985 | $1,102 | 31.2% | 89.6% | 4.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Colfax. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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