Colfax, Indiana facts for kids
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Colfax, Indiana
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The Colfax Carnegie Library
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Location of Colfax in Clinton County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clinton |
| Township | Perry |
| Founded | 1849 |
| Named for | Schuyler Colfax |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 702 |
| • Density | 1,897.30/sq mi (733.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
46035
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-14284 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396658 |
Colfax is a small town in Indiana, United States. It is located in Clinton County. In 2010, about 691 people lived there.
The town was first called Midway. This was because it was halfway between Chicago and Louisville on the IC&L Railroad. Many train lines crossed here, making Colfax a busy place for people to switch trains. Later, in 1857, the town was renamed to honor Schuyler Colfax, who was a Vice President of the United States.
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History of Colfax
Colfax was started in 1849 by Montgomery Stroud. It was first known as Midway because of its location on the railroad. In 1853, a post office opened in the town and was named Colfax. By December 1857, the people living there asked for the town's name to be changed to Colfax as well.
By 1861, Colfax had grown quite a bit. It had two churches, two general stores, a hotel, and a saw mill. About 200 people lived there at that time.
In 1869, the town held an election to become an official town. Most people voted yes. In 1870, Colfax had 187 residents. But when the Vandalia railroad was built through the town in 1870-1871, Colfax grew very quickly. By 1880, the population had reached 638 people.
Two important buildings in Colfax are the Colfax Carnegie Library and the Rosenberger Building. These buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special places that are important to history.
Where is Colfax?
Colfax is located in Indiana. According to the 2010 census, the town covers an area of about 0.36 square miles (0.93 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Colfax
The population of Colfax has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 187 | — | |
| 1880 | 638 | 241.2% | |
| 1890 | 730 | 14.4% | |
| 1900 | 767 | 5.1% | |
| 1910 | 801 | 4.4% | |
| 1920 | 793 | −1.0% | |
| 1930 | 690 | −13.0% | |
| 1940 | 717 | 3.9% | |
| 1950 | 725 | 1.1% | |
| 1960 | 725 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 633 | −12.7% | |
| 1980 | 823 | 30.0% | |
| 1990 | 727 | −11.7% | |
| 2000 | 768 | 5.6% | |
| 2010 | 691 | −10.0% | |
| 2020 | 702 | 1.6% | |
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Colfax in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 691 people living in Colfax. There were 268 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 194 were families.
The town had about 1919 people per square mile (741 people per square kilometer). There were 322 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Most people in Colfax were White (96.1%). A smaller number were African American (0.4%), Asian (0.7%), or from other races. About 2.5% of the people were of two or more races. About 3.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
- About 37.3% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- 53.7% were married couples living together.
- 12.3% had a female head of the house with no husband present.
- 6.3% had a male head of the house with no wife present.
- 27.6% were not families (like single people living alone).
About 23.5% of all households were made up of just one person. And 10.1% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were about 2.58 people in each household and 3.01 people in each family.
The average age of people in Colfax was about 40.1 years old.
- 25.2% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 7.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 25.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 15.2% were 65 years old or older.
In terms of gender, 47.2% of the people in Colfax were male, and 52.8% were female.
Education in Colfax
The town of Colfax has a public library called the Colfax-Perry Township Public Library. It offers books and other resources that people can borrow for free.
See also
In Spanish: Colfax (Indiana) para niños
