Colfax County, Nebraska
Colfax County: county in Nebraska, United States
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Colfax County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,515 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,587 inhabitants. Its county seat is Schuyler. 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
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Nebraska counties
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SchuylerPopulation 6,220
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Colfax County
| Population | 10,587 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from | Colfax County |
| Area | 1084 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.5740,-97.0865 |
| Named for | Schuyler Colfax |
| Capital | Schuyler |
| Establishment | January 01, 1869 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:26:22 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.68% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Colfax County is located at 41°34'26"N 97°5'11"W (41.5740200, -97.0864600). It has 5 neighbors: Butler County, Cuming County, Dodge County, Platte County and Stanton County.
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The largest city of Colfax County is Schuyler with a population of 6,220. Other cities include, Clarkson population 630, Howells population 557, Leigh population 410 and Rogers population 93. See all Colfax County cities & populated places.
Colfax County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Colfax County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Schuyler | 6,220 | City in Nebraska |
| Clarkson | 630 | City in Colfax County, Nebraska, United States |
| Howells | 557 | Village in the United States |
| Leigh | 410 | Village in Nebraska |
| Rogers | 93 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Richland | 71 | City in Colfax County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers. Sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 12 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Colfax County
Official Website- Schuyler
Demographics
The population of Colfax County increased by 0.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,515 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,566 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,552 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,454 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,663 | 1.96% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,717 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,712 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,700 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,734 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,709 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,587 | -1.15% | estimation process |
People born in Colfax County (1)
American politician Arnie Stuthman was born in Colfax County
Other places with the same name (1)
- Colfax County, New Mexico county in New Mexico, United States with a population of 11,927 people.
Nebraska Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 574,332 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Omaha | 478,393 | The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area. |
| Lancaster County | 320,650 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln | 290,505 | The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. |
| Sarpy County | 188,856 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Hall County | 61,028 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
| Grand Island | 51,004 | The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. |
| Buffalo County | 50,114 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Dodge County | 36,222 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Scotts Bluff County | 35,299 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Madison County | 34,813 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln County | 34,347 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Kearney | 34,235 | City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States |
| Platte County | 33,364 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Adams County | 31,321 | County in Nebraska, United States |