Colfax County, New Mexico
Colfax County: county in New Mexico, United States
About
Colfax County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,750 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 11,927 inhabitants. Its county seat is Raton. The county was created 157 years ago in 1868.
County Snapshot
Colfax County at a glance
Colfax County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
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New Mexico counties
33
Open related pagesLargest city
RatonPopulation 5,923
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Colfax County
| Population | 11,927 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| Different from | Colfax County |
| Area | 9759 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.6061,-104.6469 |
| Named for | Schuyler Colfax |
| Altitude | 8,337 feet / 2541 meters |
| Capital | Raton |
| Establishment | January 01, 1869 |
| Time Zone | UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 23:04:26 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -15.28% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 29℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Colfax County is located at 36°36'22"N 104°38'49"W (36.6061200, -104.6468600). It has 6 neighbors: Costilla County, Las Animas County, Harding County, Mora County, Taos County and Union County.
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The largest city of Colfax County is Raton with a population of 5,923. Other cities include, Angel Fire population 1,070, Springer population 910, Cimarron population 884 and Eagle Nest population 251. See all Colfax County cities & populated places.
Colfax County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Colfax County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Raton | 5,923 | City in New Mexico |
| Angel Fire | 1,070 | Town in New Mexico |
| Springer | 910 | Human settlement in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Cimarron | 884 | Human settlement in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Eagle Nest | 251 | Human settlement in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Maxwell | 213 | Village in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Colfax County
Official Website- Raton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Colfax County decreased by 15.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,750 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,618 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,246 | -2.81% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,068 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,703 | -2.87% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,429 | -2.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,250 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,151 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,071 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,941 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,927 | -0.12% | estimation process |
People born in Colfax County (1)
U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General Austin R. Brunelli was born in Colfax County
Other places with the same name (1)
- Colfax County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 10,587 people.
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