Colfax township, Kansas
Colfax township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Colfax township is a geographic entity located in Wilson County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 379. The land area covers 47.34 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 379 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 54.7 yrs | ±10.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 167 | ±59 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 183 | ±59 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 167 | ±59 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 16 | ±19 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $86,458 | ±$28,651 |
| Per Capita Income | $55,799 | ±$16,029 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% | ±8.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 39 | ±32 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.2% | ±10.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 158 | ±74 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.4% | ±14.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF COLFAX
GUS Population: 385 (2024)
ID: 165718
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CLERK
20814 1900 RD, CHANUTE KS 66720-8615
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GUS Population: 8,398 (2024)
ID: 126862
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County | Official County Government |
615 MADISON ST, RM 101, FREDONIA KS 66736-1354
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Altoona, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Buffalo, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Chanute, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Chanute, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | Fredonia, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Fredonia, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | UG | Fredonia, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Humboldt, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Humboldt, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Humboldt, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Neosho County Community College
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College | 7.4 mi away | 800 W 14th St, Chanute, KS, 66720 |
6204312820
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CHANUTE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 111 N. LINCOLN AVE., CHANUTE, KS, 66720 |
(620) 431-3820
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Allen County Community College
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College | 20.4 mi away | 1801 N Cottonwood, Iola, KS, 66749 |
6203655116100
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ALTOONA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 714 MAIN, ALTOONA, KS, 66710 |
(620) 568-6645
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HUMBOLDT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 916 BRIDGE, HUMBOLDT, KS, 66748 |
(620) 473-2243
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YATES CENTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.3 mi away | 218 N MAIN, YATES CENTER, KS, 66783 |
(620) 625-3341
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THAYER FRIDAY READING CLUB CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.6 mi away | 200 WEST NEOSHO AVENUE, THAYER, KS, 66776 |
(620) 839-5646
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FREDONIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 807 JEFFERSON ST., FREDONIA, KS, 66736 |
(620) 378-2863
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IOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.3 mi away | 218 EAST MADISON, IOLA, KS, 66749 |
(620) 365-3262
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NEODESHA/W.A. RANKIN MEMORIAL
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Library | 19.3 mi away | 502 INDIANA, NEODESHA, KS, 66757 |
(620) 325-3275
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CHANUTE MARTIN JOHNSON AP, KS US, located 6.3 miles from Colfax township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.3° | 23.2° | 33.7° | 1.18" | — |
| February | 49.7° | 26.9° | 38.3° | 1.56" | — |
| March | 60.2° | 36.4° | 48.3° | 2.50" | — |
| April | 69.6° | 45.8° | 57.7° | 4.25" | — |
| May | 77.8° | 56.1° | 66.9° | 5.87" | — |
| June | 86.9° | 65.5° | 76.2° | 5.62" | — |
| July | 91.6° | 69.6° | 80.6° | 4.42" | — |
| August | 91.3° | 67.9° | 79.6° | 3.79" | — |
| September | 83.0° | 59.2° | 71.1° | 4.10" | — |
| October | 71.5° | 47.2° | 59.4° | 3.33" | — |
| November | 58.5° | 35.7° | 47.1° | 2.36" | — |
| December | 47.4° | 26.7° | 37.1° | 1.71" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo city | City | 5.6 mi | — |
| Chanute city | City | 7.4 mi | — |
| Benedict city | City | 9.1 mi | — |
| Earlton city | City | 9.9 mi | — |
| Altoona city | City | 11.9 mi | — |
| Humboldt city | City | 12.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2020514825. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.