Colfax, North Dakota
Colfax: City in Richland County, North Dakota, United States
About
Colfax is a city located in the county of Richland in the U.S. state of North Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 241 and a population density of 91 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 242 inhabitants.
The city was created 144 years ago in 1880.
Quick Facts about Colfax
| Population : | 242 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Dakota (United States) |
| County : | Richland County |
| Postal code : | 58018 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 701 |
| Area : | 2.64 km2 |
| Altitude : | 961 feet / 293 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1881 (144 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:02:31 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 92 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.41% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Colfax is located at 46°28'10"N 96°52'28"W (46.4694100, -96.8745300).
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Demographics
The population of Colfax increased by 0.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 241 | - | census |
| 2011 | 241 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 237 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 235 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 240 | 2.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 238 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 239 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 240 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 239 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 238 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 242 | 1.65% | estimation process |
Colfax zip code is 58018.
County name: Richland, County
fips: 38077
Colfax, The Fountain City
Schools in Colfax
College & universities near Colfax, ND
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200305 | North Dakota State College of Science | Wahpeton (ND) | 58076-0002 |
| 200013 | Rasmussen College-North Dakota | Fargo (ND) | 58103-7196 |
| 448026 | The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo | Fargo (ND) | 58103 |
| 173300 | Concordia College at Moorhead | Moorhead (MN) | 56562 |
| 456551 | Josef's School of Hair Skin & Body-Fargo | Fargo (ND) | 58103 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Colfax, ND
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAR | Fargo | 420 4th Street North | RAIL |
| DLK | Detroit Lakes | 116 Pioneer Street | RAIL |
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Other cities in Richland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Richland County , ND.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wahpeton | 7,728 | City in North Dakota, United States |
| Hankinson | 880 | City in Richland County, North Dakota, United States |
| Lidgerwood | 616 | City in North Dakota, United States |
| Dwight | 321 | City in Richland County |
| Walcott | 313 | City in Richland County, North Dakota |
| Abercrombie | 264 | Human settlement in Richland County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Barrie | 191 | Township in Richland County, North Dakota |
| Farmington | 175 | Township in Walsh County, North Dakota |
| Christine | 169 | City in Richland County, North Dakota, United States |
| Barney | 133 | City in Richland County, North Dakota, United States |
| Mooreton | 112 | Township in Richland County, North Dakota |
| Fairmount | 104 | City in North Dakota, United States |
| Wyndmere | 86 | Township in Richland County, North Dakota |
| Mantador | 65 | Human settlement in Richland County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Great Bend | 56 | City in Richland County, North Dakota, United States |
