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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Paonia

Colorado · 1,497 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 $31,831. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $101,300. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,497
+7%since 1990
from 1,403 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,806 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 1,692 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.3
+4%since 1990
from 39.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Paonia
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,831
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,705 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,033
+70%since 1990
from $9,412 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.2%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$101,300
+75%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$560
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $316 in 1990
US average: $602
70.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
29.3% rent
3.2
+36%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,385)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6%(84)
Asian0.8%(11)
Diversity Score16.2%(227)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,402)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(67)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score11.5%(172)
12
−29%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.2%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.4%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.2 min
−33%since 1990
from 27.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 Paonia, Colorado?

Paonia, Colorado has about 1,497 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Paonia, Colorado?

The typical household in Paonia, Colorado earns about $31,831 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 $101,300, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in Paonia, Colorado?

About 17.2% 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 12.2% of people in Paonia, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paonia, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Paonia, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 94 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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