Colfax, Iowa
Colfax: city in Jasper County, Iowa.
About
Colfax is a city located in the county of Jasper in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,093 and a population density of 312 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,050 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Colfax
| Population | 2,050 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Jasper County |
| Postal code | 50054 |
| Area | 6.7 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.6778,-93.2452 |
| Altitude | 801 feet / 244 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 11:34:18 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 306 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.05% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 67℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Colfax is located at 41°40'40"N 93°14'43"W (41.6777700, -93.2452000).
Colfax map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. East northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Colfax decreased by 2.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,093 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,071 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,065 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,063 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,069 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,060 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,055 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,065 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,073 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,064 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,050 | -0.68% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Colfax
1Colfax City Hall
19 E Howard St, Colfax, IA 50054 View details
Phone: +15156744096 | Website available
People born in Colfax (3)
People born in Colfax, including author James Norman Hall, football player Joe Laws, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Herschel F. Briles, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Colfax, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153214 | Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny (IA) | 50023-3993 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Colfax, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| OTM | Ottumwa station | 210 West Main Street | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Colfax.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Colfax Post Office | Colfax (IA) | 50054 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Colfax, Washington city in Washington, United States. with a population of 2,787 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.
Other cities in Jasper County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jasper County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Newton | 15,127 | City in and the county seat of Jasper County, Illinois, United States |
| Monroe | 1,905 | City in Jasper County, Iowa, United States |
| Prairie City | 1,718 | City in Jasper County, Iowa |
Distance to Other Cities
Colfax distances to largest Iowa cities