Colfax
Town in Grant Parish, Louisiana
Colfax is a town in Grant Parish, Louisiana, with 1,428 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 98 ft (30 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Boyce, 9.1 miles S.
- 1,428residents (2020 Census)
- 98 ftelevation · 30 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.9 km²
- 958 / sq mipopulation density
- 71417ZIP code
About Colfax
Colfax is a town in and the parish seat of Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States, founded in 1869. Colfax is part of the Alexandria, Louisiana metropolitan area. The largely African American population of Colfax was 1,428 at the 2020 census. The town was the site of the 1873 Colfax massacre.
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Living in Colfax
- Median household income
- $26,250
- Median home value
- $73,400
- Median rent
- $499/mo
- Median age
- 41.3
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Colfax had 1,428 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,428 |
|---|---|
| Density | 958 per sq mi (370 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Colfax at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Grant Parish |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,428 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.49 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.5196° N, 92.6997° W |
| ZIP code | 71417 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2216375 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Colfax
- Boyce9.1 mi S
- Rock Hill9.2 mi SE
- Dry Prong10.8 mi NE
- Prospect13.0 mi E
- Creola14.4 mi SE
- Montgomery15.0 mi NW
- Pollock15.3 mi E
- Ball18.5 mi E
- Atlanta19.9 mi N
- Alexandria20.7 mi SE
- Pineville21.0 mi SE
- St. Maurice21.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Colfax
What county is Colfax in?
Colfax is in Grant Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Colfax, LA?
1,428 people lived in Colfax at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Colfax, LA?
The ZIP code of Colfax is 71417.
What is the elevation of Colfax?
98 feet (30 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Colfax?
Boyce (9.1 mi), Rock Hill (9.2 mi), Dry Prong (10.8 mi), Prospect (13.0 mi), Creola (14.4 mi).
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