Colfax Town, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 768 people, 286 households, and 205 families residing in the town. The population density was 2118.9 people per square mile (818.11/kmē), making its Indiana's 140th most densely populated town. There were 305 housing units at an average density of 847.2 per square mile (327.11/kmē). The average household size was 2.69 persons, and the average family size was 3.18 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 104.8 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 106.5 females. The median age was 34.2 years, the median age of male residents at 34.1 and the median age of female residents at 34.8. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 99.87% White, 0% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0.13% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $42688, making it the 156th highest town by median household income in Indiana. The median income for a family in the town was $44514, making it the 280th wealthiest town by median family income among the Indiana. The per capita income for the town was $14482, making it the 117th poorest town by per capita income among the Indiana. The median income was $23533, Males have a median income of $30313 versus $15417 for females.
In 2000, 198 pupils and students, of which 86 are male and 112 are female, 25.78% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 10 nursery or pri school, 4 kindergarten, 103 elementary school, 53 high school and 28 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 768 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 768 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 771 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 770 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 768 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 765 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 768 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 770 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 770 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 767 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 772 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| Kindergarten | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Elementary school | 57 | 46 | 103 |
| High school | 24 | 29 | 53 |
| College or graduate school | 2 | 26 | 28 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colfax town, Indiana | $42688 | $44514 | $14482 |
| Clinton County, Indiana | $40759 | $48864 | $17862 |
| Indiana, United States | $41567 | $50261 | $20397 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |