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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Paonia

Colorado · 1,403 residents · 0.829 sq mi
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Paonia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,705. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $43,900. With a median age of 39.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 38% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,403
−6%vs 2000
vs 1,497 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,692 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 1,806 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.6
−4%vs 2000
vs 41.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Paonia
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,705
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,831 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,412
−41%vs 2000
vs $16,033 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,900
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $101,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$316
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $560 in 2000
US average: $450
68.9%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.7% in 2000
31.1% rent
2.3
−26%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,402)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(67)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(172)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,385)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6%(84)
Asian0.8%(11)
Other0.5%(7)
Diversity Score16.2%(227)
16
+40%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.7%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.5%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.1 min
+49%vs 2000
vs 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Paonia, Colorado?

Paonia, Colorado has about 1,403 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Paonia, Colorado?

The typical household in Paonia, Colorado earns about $18,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paonia, Colorado expensive?

In Paonia, Colorado, the median home is worth about $43,900, and the typical rent is about $316 a month.

How educated are people in Paonia, Colorado?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Paonia, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paonia, Colorado?

About 12.4% of people in Paonia, 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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