Colfax County, NM

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    2024 Population
    12,322
    US Senator
    Martin Heinrich
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ben Ray Luján
    Democratic Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    18.2%
    7.07% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $53,554
    1.64% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    4,843
    2.42% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Colfax County, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.5% of the residents in Colfax County, NM are U.S. citizens.

    Most people in Colfax County, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Colfax County, NM was 2 cars per household.

    About the photo: Abandoned Homestead in Colfax County
    Photo by J. N. Stuart
    United StatesNew Mexico

    Population & Diversity

    Colfax County, NM is home to a population of 12.3k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.26% of Colfax County, NM residents were born outside of the country (525 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.73 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.84k people) in Colfax County, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.14k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 1.9k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.5% of Colfax County, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Colfax County, NM was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Colfax County, NM
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      5.84k ± 42
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      2.14k ± 409
    3. White (Hispanic)
      1.9k ± 472
    47.6%
    Hispanic Population
    5.87k people

    In 2024, there were 2.73 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.84k people) in Colfax County, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.14k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 1.9k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    47.6% of the people in Colfax County, NM are hispanic (5.87k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Colfax County, NM as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      126,568 ± 8,470 people
    2. Philippines
      6,950 ± 2,043 people
    3. Germany
      4,158 ± 1,582 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 126,568 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 6,950 and Germany with 4,158.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.26%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    525 people
    3.94%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    486 people

    As of 2024, 4.26% of Colfax County, NM residents (525 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Colfax County, NM was 3.94%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      398 ± 122
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      85 ± 52
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      82 ± 62

    Colfax County, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.68 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    89.9% of the population of Colfax County, NM has health coverage, with 19% on employee plans, 30.5% on Medicaid, 20% on Medicare, 16.7% on non-group plans, and 3.73% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Colfax County, NM see 2,474 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,474 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2449 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 98 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,474 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colfax County, NM

    Primary care physicians in Colfax County, NM see an average of 2,474 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,474 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Colfax County, NM in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.5% under 18 years, 15.4% between 18 and 34 years, 35.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 29.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    10.1%
    Uninsured
    19%
    Employer Coverage
    30.5%
    Medicaid
    20%
    Medicare
    16.7%
    Non-Group
    3.73%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Colfax County, NM grew by 29.6% from 7.77% to 10.1%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Colfax County, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.57 in Colfax County, NM.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.6% in Colfax County, NM.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 10.2% in Colfax County, NM.

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    Economy

    The economy of Colfax County, NM employs 4.84k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Colfax County, NM were Retail Trade (721 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (668 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (489 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($61,250), Wholesale Trade ($60,673), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,190).

    Employment

    Occupations

    4.84k
    2024 Value
    ± 474
    −2.42%
    1 Year decline
    ± 14.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Colfax County, NM declined at a rate of −2.42%, from 4.96k employees to 4.84k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Colfax County, NM, are Sales & Related Occupations (683 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (458 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (420 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Colfax County, NM.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    4.84k
    2024 Value
    ± 474
    −2.42%
    1 Year decline
    ± 14.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Colfax County, NM declined at a rate of −2.42%, from 4.96k employees to 4.84k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Colfax County, NM, are Retail Trade (721 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (668 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (489 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Colfax County, NM, though some of these residents may live in Colfax County, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $41,538
    Median earning men ± $3,866
    $25,363
    Median earning women ± $3,625

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,318), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,031), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,182).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($93,125), Wholesale Trade ($60,745), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($53,036).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.72%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 860k people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.72% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Mexico.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 41
      Construction
    2. 39
      Accommodation and Food Services
    3. 30
      Retail Trade

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $26.1k
      Accommodation and Food Services
    2. $23.9k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $15.5k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

    Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing the state of New Mexico. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Colfax County, NM. Showing the available data for New Mexico.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (51.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (45.9%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.03%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Mexico for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from New Mexico

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    Martin Heinrich
    Senator from New Mexico1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Ben Ray Luján
    Senator from New Mexico2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing New Mexico.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    People in Colfax County, NM have an average commute time of 19.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Colfax County, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 10.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Colfax County, NM. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.57%.

    Housing

    Rent vs Own

    71.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 71.8% of the housing units in Colfax County, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Colfax County, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $53,554
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,097
    5.37k
    Number of Households
    ± 455

    In 2024, the median household income of the 5.37k households in Colfax County, NM grew to $53,554 from the previous year's value of $52,690.

    The following chart displays the households in Colfax County, NM distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Colfax County, NM is from New Mexico.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in New Mexico
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in New Mexico

    In 2024, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.506% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in New Mexico across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (69%)
    2. Carpooled (14.3%)
    3. Worked At Home (12%)

    In 2024, 69% of workers in Colfax County, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.3%) and those who worked at home (12%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    19.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Colfax County, NM have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 6.14% of the workforce in Colfax County, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Colfax County, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Colfax County, NM have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 10.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Colfax County, NM. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.57%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    18.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Colfax County, NM (2.12k out of 11.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Colfax County, NM is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 26.2% of the children was living in poverty in Colfax County, NM. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.7%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 274 in Colfax County, NM. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 63.7% per 100,000 population.

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