Colfax

Village in McLean County, Illinois

Aerial view of Colfax, Illinois
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Colfax is a village in McLean County, Illinois, with 996 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 758 ft (231 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Anchor, 4.1 miles E.

About Colfax

Colfax is a village in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 996 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Bloomington–Normal Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Living in Colfax

Median household income
$70,625
Median home value
$136,300
Median rent
$875/mo
Median age
36.3
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Colfax, IL population

Colfax had 996 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census996
Density1,800 per sq mi (695 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Colfax at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyMcLean County
TypeVillage
Population996 (2020)
Land area0.55 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Coordinates40.5666° N, 88.6161° W
ZIP code61728
Census code (GEOID)1715495

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Colfax

What county is Colfax in?

Colfax is in McLean County, Illinois.

What is the population of Colfax, IL?

996 people lived in Colfax at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Colfax, IL?

The ZIP code of Colfax is 61728.

What is the elevation of Colfax?

758 feet (231 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Colfax?

Anchor (4.1 mi), Cooksville (5.4 mi), Arrowsmith (8.2 mi), Ellsworth (9.6 mi), Lexington (10.4 mi).

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