Colfax County, NM — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$52,690
Per Capita Income
$31,126
Poverty Rate
16.9%
SNAP Recipients
24.2%
Gini Index
0.426
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.6%
$25K–$50K26.9%
$50K–$75K23.4%
$75K–$100K11.7%
$100K–$150K10.3%
$150K–$200K3.0%
$200K+4.1%
The median household income in Colfax County, NM is $52,690 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,126. 16.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 24.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.426 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).