Colfax, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Colfax, Wisconsin
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Location of Colfax
in Dunn County, Wisconsin |
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 Colfax, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Colfax, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
Colfax, Wisconsin
Location in North America
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dunn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.42 sq mi (3.67 km2) |
| • Land | 1.39 sq mi (3.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
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| • Total | 1,182 |
| • Density | 832/sq mi (322.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-16300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583001 |
| Website | http://www.villageofcolfaxwi.org/ |
Colfax is a small village located in Dunn County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,182 people lived there. The village is surrounded by the larger area known as the Town of Colfax.
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A Look Back in Time
Colfax has an interesting history. In 1958, a strong tornado caused a lot of damage to the village. The community was named after Schuyler Colfax. He was an important person who served as the Vice President of the United States under President Ulysses S. Grant.
Where is Colfax?
Colfax is located in a beautiful area. The village covers about 1.41 square miles (3.67 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 1.38 square miles (3.59 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
The village is right next to the Red Cedar River. This river adds to the natural beauty of the area.
You can reach Colfax by several main roads. Wisconsin Highway 40 and Wisconsin Highway 170 are the main routes. Other important roads include County Roads BB, M, N, and W.
Who Lives in Colfax?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 66 | — | |
| 1910 | 701 | — | |
| 1920 | 905 | 29.1% | |
| 1930 | 919 | 1.5% | |
| 1940 | 992 | 7.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,044 | 5.2% | |
| 1960 | 885 | −15.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,026 | 15.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,149 | 12.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,110 | −3.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,136 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,158 | 1.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,182 | 2.1% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,158 people living in Colfax. These people lived in 478 different homes. About 291 of these were families.
The average age of people in Colfax was about 41.8 years old. Many different age groups live here. About 24.4% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 21.6% of the people were 65 years or older.
Fun Things to Do
Colfax has some interesting places to visit.
- The Colfax Railroad Museum is located in the village. It's a great place to learn about trains and railroad history.
- The Red Cedar Sounds is a local music group. They are part of Sweet Adelines International, which is a worldwide organization for women who love to sing.
Schools in Colfax
Colfax has its own schools for students of all ages.
- Colfax Elementary School
- Colfax Middle School
- Colfax High School
Local News
If you want to know what's happening in Colfax, you can read the Colfax Messenger. This newspaper was started in 1897 and is published every Wednesday.
Famous People from Colfax
- The Silver Heart Club is a power pop and rock band. They are from Colfax.
