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Palisade

Colorado · 2,565 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 $34,115. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $191,000. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,565
−1%since 2000
from 2,579 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,159 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,171 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+14%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Palisade
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,115
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,739 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,783
+59%since 2000
from $15,539 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,000
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$814
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
35.7% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+74%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(2,081)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(304)
Asian1%(26)
Other13.5%(347)
Diversity Score50.7%(1,301)
Diversity Score
51
+208%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+121%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−69.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palisade, Colorado?

Palisade, Colorado has about 2,565 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palisade, Colorado?

The typical household in Palisade, Colorado earns about $34,115 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 $191,000, and the typical rent is about $814 a month.

How educated are people in Palisade, Colorado?

About 23.5% 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 23.5% 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 711 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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