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Trinidad

Colorado · 8,329 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 $38,733. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $145,700. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,329
−8%since 2000
from 9,078 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
887 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 967 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+14%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Trinidad
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,733
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,681 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,990
+50%since 2000
from $17,271 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$739
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
38.6% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+17%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.9%(3,909)
Black1%(82)
Hispanic / Latino46.4%(3,867)
Asian0.9%(78)
Other5%(414)
Diversity Score70.5%(5,869)
Diversity Score
70
+11%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+16%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trinidad, Colorado?

Trinidad, Colorado has about 8,329 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trinidad, Colorado?

The typical household in Trinidad, Colorado earns about $38,733 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 $145,700, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Trinidad, Colorado?

About 17.2% 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 20.7% of people in Trinidad, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trinidad, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Trinidad, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 251 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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