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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Trinidad

Colorado · 8,580 residents · 9.385 sq mi
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Trinidad has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,804. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $46,900. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,580
−5%vs 2000
vs 9,078 in 2000
1990 – 2025
914 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 967 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.8
−3%vs 2000
vs 38.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Trinidad
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,804
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,681 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,970
−48%vs 2000
vs $17,271 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.8%
+8.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$46,900
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $86,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$250
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $388 in 2000
US average: $450
62.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.6% in 2000
37.3% rent
3.0
−8%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(4,393)
Black0.5%(43)
Hispanic / Latino48.1%(4,364)
Asian0.4%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(5,775)
1990
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(7,061)
Black0.5%(39)
Hispanic / Latino49.7%(4,266)
Asian0.4%(34)
Other16.9%(1,446)
Diversity Score71.9%(6,166)
72
+13%vs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.0%
−8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.8 min
−21%vs 2000
vs 13.6 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 Trinidad, Colorado?

Trinidad, Colorado has about 8,580 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Trinidad, Colorado?

The typical household in Trinidad, Colorado earns about $15,804 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trinidad, Colorado expensive?

In Trinidad, Colorado, the median home is worth about $46,900, and the typical rent is about $250 a month.

How educated are people in Trinidad, Colorado?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Trinidad, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trinidad, Colorado?

About 26.8% of people in Trinidad, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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