Colfax, Indiana
Colfax: Town in Perry Township, Clinton County, Indiana, United States
About
Colfax is a township located in the county of Clinton in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 199 and a population density of 211 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 197 inhabitants.
The township was created 176 years ago in 1848.
Quick Facts about Colfax
| Population : | 197 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Clinton County |
| Postal code : | 46035 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 765 |
| Area : | 0.94 km2 |
| Altitude : | 840 feet / 256 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1849 (176 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time : | 23:39:29 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 209 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.02% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Colfax is located at 40°11'42"N 86°40'2"W (40.1950400, -86.6672300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Colfax decreased by 1.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 199 | - | census |
| 2011 | 197 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 196 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 196 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 199 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 197 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 197 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 197 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 196 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 196 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 197 | 0.51% | estimation process |
People born in Colfax (1)
American basketball player Ward Williams was born in Colfax
Schools in Colfax
College & universities near Colfax, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 488961 | Ross Medical Education Center-Lafayette | Lafayette (IN) | 47905-5159 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Colfax, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRB | Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana | 1000 Smith Ave | BUS |
| CRF | Crawfordsville | Spring and Green Streets | RAIL |
| LAF | Lafayette station | 200 North 2nd St. | RAIL |
| IND | Indianapolis Union Station | 350 South Illinois Street | RAIL |
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
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- Colfax , Washington city in Washington, United States with a population of 2,787 people.
- Colfax , Iowa city in Jasper County, Iowa with a population of 2,050 people.
- Colfax , California city in California, USA with a population of 2,009 people.
- Colfax , Louisiana parish seat in Louisiana, United States. with a population of 1,431 people.
- Colfax , Michigan township in Oceana County, Michigan with a population of 1,328 people.
- Colfax , Wisconsin village in Dunn County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,244 people.
- Colfax , Illinois village in McLean County, Illinois, United States with a population of 1,009 people.
- Colfax , North Dakota city in Richland County, North Dakota, United States with a population of 242 people.
Other cities in Clinton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clinton County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfort | 15,756 | County seat in Indiana |
| Jefferson | 2,523 | Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana |
| Hamilton | 1,595 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Rossville | 1,540 | Human settlement in Clinton County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Mulberry | 1,213 | Town in Clinton County, Indiana |
| Kirklin | 773 | Township in Clinton County, Indiana |
| Forest | 748 | Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana |
| Michigantown | 448 | Town in Clinton County, Indiana, United States |
