The 2000 Census showed that Colfax County had a population of 14,189 people. This represented 0.78% of the total population of New Mexico, making it the state's 24th most populous county (out of 33 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Colfax had a population of 12,737 people. This is a decrease of 10.23% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 13,750 | -3.09% | +7.95% since 2009 |
2009 | 12,737 | -10.23% | -1.49% since 2008 |
2008 | 12,929 | -8.88% | -1.89% since 2007 |
2007 | 13,178 | -7.13% | -1.16% since 2006 |
2006 | 13,332 | -6.04% | -1.17% since 2005 |
2005 | 13,490 | -4.93% | -1.27% since 2004 |
2004 | 13,663 | -3.71% | -0.71% since 2003 |
2003 | 13,761 | -3.02% | -1.98% since 2002 |
2002 | 14,039 | -1.06% | -0.09% since 2001 |
2001 | 14,052 | -0.97% | -0.97% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 14,189 | The Last Census |
Colfax County had 8,959 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Colfax County has a total area<3> of 3,768 square miles [9,759 km²]. Of this total, only a minor amount of that area is covered by water (11.26 square miles [29.15 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Colfax County had a population density of 3.78 people per square mile [1.46 people/km²], making it the state's 25th most densely populated county (out of 33 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Colfax County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Colfax and the state of New Mexico. Click here for the Colfax County QuickFact (QF-35007).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Colfax County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Raton | QF-3562060 | 6,329 | 7,282 | -13.09% |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Colfax County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Costilla (CO) | QF-08023 | NW | 3,148 | 3,663 | -14.06% |
Las Animas (CO) | QF-08071 | N | 16,020 | 15,207 | 5.35% |
Harding | QF-35021 | SE | 663 | 810 | -18.15% |
Mora | QF-35033 | S | 4,935 | 5,180 | -4.73% |
Taos | QF-35055 | W | 31,507 | 29,979 | 5.1% |
Union | QF-35059 | E | 3,817 | 4,174 | -8.55% |
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