About Colfax
Colfax is a tiny community in central Indiana counting 703 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Colfax is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.37 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,900 residents per square mile.
📰 Colfax News Today
- 19-year-old arrested in connection with Colfax armed robbery FOX40 · Aug 18
- Convict Coffee Coming to Colfax in Denver WhatNow · Aug 18
- 'Every day we see small steps' | 7-year-old recovering after serious golf cart accident WTHR · Aug 16
- 'Every day we see small steps': 7-year-old boy recovering after serious golf cart accident 9News · Aug 16
- Notre Dame breaks ground on $130 million Colfax Corner in downtown South Bend Inside INdiana Business · Aug 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Colfax Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Colfax — but the Indiana one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Colfax
- Colfax Pizza King — pizza
- The Chatterbox
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)703
Rank in state#358 of 566
Land area0.37 sq mi
Density1,900/sq mi
Coordinates40.1942, -86.6669