Hunger Profile of Colfax County
Percentage of population living below the federal poverty guideline (2003) 15.6%
For a Map of poverty in New Mexico click HERE
Number of individuals living below the federal poverty level (2003) 2,110
Number of Children aged 0 -17 living in poverty (2003) 25.1% - 762
Number of children under the age of 5 living below the federal poverty guideline (2003) 235. For a Map of child poverty in New Mexico click HERE
Percentage of students receiving free or reduced price lunches public school (2005-2006 school year) 72.8% – 1,684
Number of persons receiving Food Stamps (Jan 2006) 10.5% - 1,449
For a map of state food stamp program participation click HERE
Number of emergency food agencies in Colfax County (2006) 5
For a list of Colfax County Emergency food providers click HERE
** Based on available data
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE), USDA, NM Department of Education, NM Human Services Department, Food Bank Monthly Statistical Reports, Faces of Hunger in New Mexico 2005, Compiled by the New Mexico Association of Food Banks |
