Colfax, California

Colfax, California
City
The historic Stevens Trail's trailhead is in Colfax
The historic Stevens Trail's trailhead is in Colfax
Location of Colfax in Placer County, California.
Location of Colfax in Placer County, California.
Colfax, California is located in the United States
Colfax, California
Colfax, California
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 39°5′50″N 120°57′14″W / 39.09722°N 120.95389°W / 39.09722; -120.95389
Country United States
State California
CountyPlacer
IncorporatedFebruary 23, 1910[1]
Named forSchuyler Colfax
Area
[2]
 • Total1.41 sq mi (3.64 km2)
 • Land1.41 sq mi (3.64 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[3]
2,425 ft (739 m)
Population
 (2020)[4]
 • Total1,995
 • Density1,419/sq mi (548/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP Code
95713
Area code530
FIPS code06-14498
GNIS feature ID1655912
Websitewww.colfax-ca.gov

Colfax (formerly, Alden Grove, Alder Grove, Illinoistown, and Upper Corral) is a city in Placer County, California. The population was 1,995 at the 2020 census.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "California Cities by Incorporation Date". California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Archived from the original (Word) on November 3, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  2. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Colfax". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Colfax city, California". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 31, 2023.