Colfax, LA Employment

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60%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
64%
Household income NAT. AVG.
65%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$11,832$25,515$29,829
Median household income$20,139$45,652$55,322
Median income owner occupied$31,681$59,392$70,586
Median income renter occupied$17,143$27,113$35,192
Median earnings male$17,148$38,087$36,919
Median earnings female$17,446$22,909$26,250
Unemployment rate1.6%4.6%4.7%
Poverty level44.7%19.7%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Colfax is 60% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Colfax is 64% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Colfax is 65% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Colfax is 196% higher than the national average

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      $13,424 $20,139 $40,278
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      $30,431 $45,652 $91,304
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Colfax median earnings by income bracket

      Colfax employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry2.3%2.3%
      Manufacturing sector17.7%17.7%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services28.3%28.3%
      Public administration6.0%6.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities0.8%0.8%
      Education, health & social services29.4%29.4%
      Other15.5%15.5%

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      Montgomery, LA778$38,12531.1%
      Boyce, LA1,236$24,85355.1%
      Colfax, LA2,261$20,13963.6%

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      City Population Household Income National Avg.
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      Colfax, LA2,261$20,13963.6%
      Source: The Colfax, LA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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