Colfax
City in Whitman County, Washington
Colfax is a city in Whitman County, Washington, with 2,782 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,972 ft (601 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Steptoe, 6.7 miles N.
- 2,782residents (2020 Census)
- 1,972 ftelevation · 601 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.8 km²
- 735 / sq mipopulation density
- 99174ZIP code
About Colfax
Colfax is a city in and the county seat of Whitman County, Washington, United States. The population was 2,782 at the 2020 census, making Colfax the second largest city in Whitman County behind Pullman. It is situated amidst wheat-covered hills in a valley at the confluence of the north and south forks of the Palouse River. U.S. Route 195, which forms the town's main street, intersects with State Route 26 at the north end of town; in the past, Colfax also lay at the junction of three major railway lines. It is part of the Pullman–Moscow combined statistical area. It was named after Schuyler Colfax, the Vice President of the United States from 1869 to 1873.
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Living in Colfax
- Median household income
- $61,914
- Median home value
- $245,300
- Median rent
- $946/mo
- Median age
- 39.4
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Colfax had 2,782 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,782 |
|---|---|
| Density | 735 per sq mi (284 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Colfax at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Whitman County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,782 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.78 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,972 ft (601 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.9108° N, 117.3290° W |
| ZIP code | 99174 |
| Official website | colfaxwa.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5313785 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Colfax
- Steptoe6.7 mi N
- Albion9.0 mi SE
- Garfield11.3 mi NE
- Palouse12.0 mi E
- Pullman14.4 mi SE
- Viola, ID15.5 mi E
- Oakesdale15.7 mi N
- Endicott16.9 mi W
- St. John17.5 mi NW
- Farmington18.1 mi NE
- Moscow, ID20.0 mi SE
- Potlatch, ID20.4 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Colfax
What county is Colfax in?
Colfax is in Whitman County, Washington.
What is the population of Colfax, WA?
2,782 people lived in Colfax at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Colfax, WA?
The ZIP code of Colfax is 99174.
What is the elevation of Colfax?
1,972 feet (601 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Colfax?
Steptoe (6.7 mi), Albion (9.0 mi), Garfield (11.3 mi), Palouse (12.0 mi), Pullman (14.4 mi).
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