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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Palisade

Colorado · 1,854 residents · 1.188 sq mi
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Palisade has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,507. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 725 residents. Median home value is $50,800. Households here earn about 39% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,854
−28%vs 2000
vs 2,579 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,561 / sq mi
−28%vs 2000
vs 2,171 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.8
−9%vs 2000
vs 39.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Palisade
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,507
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,739 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,626
−38%vs 2000
vs $15,539 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.0%
+5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$50,800
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $89,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$297
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $510 in 2000
US average: $450
59.6%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.2% in 2000
40.4% rent
2.7
−15%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,822)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(105)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(28)
Diversity Score16.5%(306)
16
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.6%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.9%
−8.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.3 min
+65%vs 2000
vs 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palisade, Colorado?

Palisade, Colorado has about 1,854 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Palisade, Colorado?

The typical household in Palisade, Colorado earns about $18,507 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 $50,800, and the typical rent is about $297 a month.

How educated are people in Palisade, Colorado?

About 14.6% 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 19.0% of people in Palisade, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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