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Paonia

Colorado · 1,447 residents · 0.829 sq mi
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Paonia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,071. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $193,800. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,447
−3%since 2000
from 1,497 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,745 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,806 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
+19%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Paonia
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,071
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,831 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,967
+118%since 2000
from $16,033 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing8.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $560 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
34.5% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+19%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(1,240)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino7%(102)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other1.4%(20)
Diversity Score22.6%(327)
Diversity Score
23
+97%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+10%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.6%
−57.6 ptssince 2013
from 74.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paonia, Colorado?

Paonia, Colorado has about 1,447 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paonia, Colorado?

The typical household in Paonia, Colorado earns about $51,071 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 $193,800, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Paonia, Colorado?

About 37.1% 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 10.1% 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 44 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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