Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.92 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 30.0% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 71% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 318 (5.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,848 (33.1%) |
| Some College | 728 (13%) |
| Associates | 906 (16.2%) |
| Bachelors | 829 (14.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 953 (17.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $79,547 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $131,626 ▼ 53% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $848/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 4,111 |
| Vacant Units | 362 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Colfax County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 10,837 residents. With a median age of 36.76, it is a relatively young county.
Colfax County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $79,547 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.4%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.3% is near the national average.
Housing in Colfax County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $131,626 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $848. Homeownership rates are high at 75.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Colfax County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.1%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Colfax County, NE is a middle-income area in Nebraska. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68629 | Clarkson | 1,211 | $78,625 | $103,500 | $533 | 1.1% | 42.8% |
| 68641 | Howells | 986 | $71,726 | $121,100 | $583 | 0.6% | 47.5% |
| 68643 | Leigh | 1,055 | $87,534 | $140,000 | $871 | 0.0% | 48.0% |
| 68659 | Rogers | 217 | $43,854 | $232,100 | — | 0.0% | 27.9% |
| 68661 | Schuyler | 7,368 | $80,653 | $133,500 | $932 | 1.8% | 23.0% |