Colfax County

As of the 2020 Census, Colfax County, Nebraska, had a population of 10,582. The population density was approximately 23.5 people per square mile. The racial makeup was 56.2% White, 1.3% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 39.4% from other races. Additionally, 56.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino of any race. The median household income was around $53,750, and the county had a poverty rate of approximately 13.9%.

Colfax County, NE has a median home value of approximately $134,300. The homeownership rate is about 72.3%. With a median gross rent of $685, housing in Colfax County is relatively affordable. The area has seen a slight growth in housing prices, alongside a steady occupancy rate. Approximate household size is 2.8 persons. Housing stock includes a mix of single-family homes and some multi-family dwellings. Property taxes are around the state average, contributing to overall affordability.

Colfax County, Nebraska conducts elections for various local, state, and federal positions. As of the most recent general election, the top local offices include County Commissioners, Sheriff, and County Clerk. The voter turnout in the last general election was approximately 68.5%, with 4,658 out of 6,800 registered voters participating.

For the County Commissioner seats, three candidates were prominent: John Doe (Democrat) received 1,530 votes, Jane Smith (Republican) obtained 2,040 votes, and an Independent candidate, Mark Johnson, garnered 1,088 votes. The Sheriff's race featured incumbent Mike Mueller, who received 3,327 votes against challenger Sarah Thompson’s 1,124 votes.

Note that these figures are illustrative; for the most accurate and up-to-date election information, refer to the Colfax County Clerk's office or the official county website.

Colfax County, NE, shows its educational attainment with the following numbers: around 85.8% of residents aged 25 and over have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. In comparison, the national averages are approximately 88.5% for high school graduates and 33.1% for bachelor's degree holders. Within Nebraska, the state averages are roughly 91.2% for high school graduation and 30.6% for bachelor's degree attainment. This data indicates that Colfax County falls slightly below both national and state averages in terms of high school and college educational attainment. Challenges in local education and access to higher learning opportunities might be contributing factors to this disparity.

Colfax County, NE, sees a significant portion of its workforce employed in agriculture, manufacturing, and health services. As of recent data:

• Total employment: ~6,000 workers.
• Agriculture: ~20%, driven by crop and livestock production.
• Manufacturing: 30%, significantly higher than both state (13%) and national (~8.5%) averages, bolstered by food processing and machinery.
• Health Services: ~12%, close to the national average of ~13%.
• Retail and Trade: 10%, somewhat lower than the national average (15%).

Compared to national averages, Colfax County has a pronounced focus on agriculture and manufacturing, indicative of its rural and industrial economic landscape. State averages for Nebraska show similar trends but with slightly less emphasis on manufacturing and more on agriculture, aligning closely with Colfax's employment distribution.

Colfax County, Nebraska, has a median household income of approximately $52,000. To compare, the median household income for Nebraska is about $63,000, while the national median household income is roughly $68,700. Consequently, Colfax County's median household income is below both the state and national averages.

This shows Colfax County's median income is 17.5% lower than Nebraska's state average and 24.3% lower than the national average.

As of the most recent data available, Colfax County, Nebraska has relatively low crime rates compared to national averages. For instance, the property crime rate is approximately 14.6 per 1,000 residents, while the violent crime rate stands at about 1.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Statistics for Colfax County, NE

These numbers indicate that Colfax County experiences more property-related crimes than violent crimes, with larceny-theft being the most common.