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Palisade

Colorado · 2,599 residents (2025 est.) · 1.188 sq mi
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Palisade has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,587. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $404,600. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 148%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,584
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,579 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,175 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,171 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.8
+31%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,599 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Palisade
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,587
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,739 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,594
+193%since 2000
from $15,539 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
+31.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
−14%since 2010
from 0.496 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$404,600
+148%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,203
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
33.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+56%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(2,324)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(161)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.5%(424)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(2,054)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(460)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(70)
Diversity Score42%(1,084)
Diversity Score
42
+155%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+120%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.4%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.5%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.9%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.1%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2012
from 16.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.0%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2017
from 77.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palisade, Colorado?

Palisade, Colorado has about 2,584 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palisade, Colorado?

The typical household in Palisade, Colorado earns about $80,587 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palisade, Colorado expensive?

In Palisade, Colorado, the median home is worth about $404,600, and the typical rent is about $1,203 a month.

How educated are people in Palisade, Colorado?

About 32.6% of adults age 25 and over in Palisade, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palisade, Colorado?

About 9.0% of people in Palisade, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palisade, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Palisade, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 730 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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