Colfax
Town in Clinton County, Indiana
Colfax is a town in Clinton County, Indiana, with 702 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 840 ft (256 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clarks Hill, 4.8 miles NW.
- 702residents (2020 Census)
- 840 ftelevation · 256 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.0 km²
- 1,898 / sq mipopulation density
- 46035ZIP code
About Colfax
Colfax is a town in Perry Township, Clinton County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Colfax had a population of 702. The town was originally known as Midway since it was a halfway point on the IC&L Railroad between Chicago and Louisville. Railways intersected north–south and east–west making Colfax a popular transfer destination. The town was renamed to honor Vice President Schuyler Colfax in 1857.
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Living in Colfax
- Median household income
- $63,281
- Median home value
- $130,100
- Median rent
- $733/mo
- Median age
- 32.7
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Colfax had 702 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 702 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,898 per sq mi (733 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Colfax at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Clinton County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 702 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.37 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1942° N, 86.6669° W |
| ZIP code | 46035 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1814284 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Colfax
- Clarks Hill4.8 mi NW
- Thorntown5.4 mi SE
- Darlington8.3 mi SW
- Stockwell8.6 mi NW
- Antioch8.8 mi E
- Frankfort9.0 mi NE
- Mulberry10.5 mi N
- Linden12.4 mi W
- Romney13.1 mi W
- Dayton13.7 mi NW
- Ulen13.9 mi SE
- Advance13.9 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Colfax
What county is Colfax in?
Colfax is in Clinton County, Indiana.
What is the population of Colfax, IN?
702 people lived in Colfax at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Colfax, IN?
The ZIP code of Colfax is 46035.
What is the elevation of Colfax?
840 feet (256 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Colfax?
Clarks Hill (4.8 mi), Thorntown (5.4 mi), Darlington (8.3 mi), Stockwell (8.6 mi), Antioch (8.8 mi).
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