Colfax County GIS Maps
Colfax County, Nebraska, has 10,582 residents across 8,410 parcels and covers 411.7 square miles. The population grew 0.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Colfax County is 31037.
Schuyler is the county's largest population center. Colfax County also includes 4 zip codes, 4 public school districts and 26 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Colfax County Trends
- Population
- 10,582▴
- Median Home Value
- $128,800▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,777▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Colfax County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Colfax County Parcels
Colfax County has 8,410 mapped parcels covering 265,573 acres. The median assessed value is $219,250. The median lot size is 5.00 acres. 3,862 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Colfax County Parcel viewer here.
Colfax County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 8,410 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 4,165 | 49.5% |
| Land use code | 8,410 | 100% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 8,410 | 100% |
| Land value | 8,410 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 8,410 | 100% |
| Acreage | 8,410 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 8,410 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Colfax County parcel records.
Colfax County Population
Colfax County had 10,582 residents in 2020. That was 0.6% higher than in 2010. Colfax County added 141 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 26 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Schuyler, Clarkson and Howells.
Population Trend in Colfax County NE
Colfax County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Colfax County Zip Codes
Colfax County has 4 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Schuyler (68661), Clarkson (68629) and Howells (68641). Schuyler is the largest zip by population, with about 7,482 residents or 71% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 92% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Colfax County NE
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68661 | Schuyler | 7,482 | ▴ 2.7% |
| 68629 | Clarkson | 1,275 | ▾ -5.1% |
| 68641 | Howells | 1,028 | ▾ -3.3% |
| 68659 | North Bend | 179 | ▾ -16.7% |
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Colfax County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Colfax County Demographics
Colfax County has a median age of 35, which makes the county a little younger than Nebraska overall. About 30.5% of residents are under 18, while 13.5% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is Under 18 at about 30.5% of the population, which suggests the county has a notable share of children and family households. About 14.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.1%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Colfax County NE
Median Age
35
Under 18
30.5%
Age 65+
13.5%
Bachelor's+
14.1%
Colfax County School Districts
Colfax County is served by 4 public school districts with 2,777 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Schuyler Community Schools, Leigh Community Schools and Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools. Those three districts account for about 92% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Colfax County NE
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schuyler Community Schools | 1,977 | 71.2% | ▴ 0.6% |
| Leigh Community Schools | 296 | 10.7% | ▴ 2.4% |
| Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools | 292 | 10.5% | ▾ -1.7% |
| Clarkson Public Schools | 212 | 7.6% | ▾ -5.8% |
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Colfax County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Colfax County Housing & Real Estate
Colfax County has a median home value of $128,800 and a median gross rent of $902. About 76% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Nebraska median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $222,250 and homes spent about 98 days on the market.
Colfax County Housing Mix
Colfax County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Colfax County Housing Trends
Colfax County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Colfax County, NE
Colfax County has 355 business listings across 173 categories. The largest categories in Colfax County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (15, 4.2%), Auto Repair (9, 2.5%), and Insurance Agencies (8, 2.3%). The full Colfax County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Colfax County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Colfax County, NE
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 15 | 4.2% |
| Auto Repair | 9 | 2.5% |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 | 2.3% |
| Mexican Restaurants | 8 | 2.3% |
| Convenience Stores | 7 | 2.0% |
| Farm | 7 | 2.0% |
| Grocery Stores | 7 | 2.0% |
| Used Car Dealer | 6 | 1.7% |
| Elementary School | 6 | 1.7% |
| Beauty Salons | 5 | 1.4% |
Colfax County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers Union Co-Op Supply Co | Agricultural Cooperatives | Clarkson |
| Central Plains Milling | Agricultural Service | Howells |
| Frontier Cooperative Co | Agriculture | Schuyler |
| Park Place | American Restaurants | Leigh |
| Gold Mine Antiques | Antique Store | Schuyler |
| LibertyX Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Schuyler |
| Jorge's Carpet Cleaning and Auto Detail | Auto Detailing | Schuyler |
| Fas-Break Auto Glass Service | Auto Glass Service | Columbus |
| Bahns Automotive Repair LLC | Automotive | Clarkson |
| Reinecke Motor Company | Automotive Dealer | Schuyler |
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Colfax County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Colfax County Basemaps
Colfax County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Colfax County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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