Colfax County, NM — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
12,336
Male
6,315
51.2%
Female
6,021
48.8%
Median Age
49.1 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.2
Foreign Born
3.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher18.0%
High School or Higher42.4%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
7.4%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
7.1%
Married
37.9%
Colfax County, NM has a population of 12,336 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 49.1 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 67.7% of the population. 18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 3.9% of residents are foreign-born.