Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

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Paonia, CO

Paonia, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

1,661population

44.4median age

This community is a community of 1,661 with a median age of 44.4. The population is predominantly White (78.7%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (11%). Median household income is $59,574. 92.4% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 36.7% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 61.3%, with a median home value of $343,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.7%1,307

Hispanic/Latino

11%182

Black

4.8%79

Two or More

4.7%78

Other

0.9%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.7%9

High School Diploma

18.1%247

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%102

Some College (1+ yr)

20.9%285

Associate's Degree

8.6%118

Bachelor's Degree

25.8%353

Master's Degree

10.8%148

HS or Higher

92.4%

BA or Higher

36.7%

Graduate+

10.8%

Housingi

$343,700median home value

$897median rent

61.3%homeownership

943total units

13.7%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 61.3%

Renter 38.7%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

1.4%7

$100K–$150K

2%10

$150K–$200K

2.2%11

$200K–$300K

30.5%152

$300K–$500K

51.9%259

$500K–$1M

8%40

$1M+

4%20

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

106

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

6.2%58

2000–2009

1.7%16

1990–1999

7.3%69

1980–1989

8.7%82

1970–1979

27.8%262

1960–1969

4.1%39

1950–1959

10.7%101

1940–1949

8.3%78

1939 or earlier

25.2%238

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

53.4%435

Electricity

26.4%215

Bottled/LP Gas

10.6%86

Wood

6.9%56

Solar

1.8%15

Other

0.9%7

Household Economyi

$59,574median household income

$37,165per capita income

16.7%poverty rate

5.8%unemployment

842labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%27

$10K–$15K

8.8%72

$15K–$20K

7%57

$20K–$25K

9.7%79

$25K–$30K

1.8%15

$30K–$35K

0.2%2

$35K–$40K

0.7%6

$40K–$45K

4.9%40

$45K–$50K

4.3%35

$50K–$60K

10.1%82

$60K–$75K

7.6%62

$75K–$100K

10%81

$100K–$125K

18.9%154

$125K–$150K

6.5%53

$150K–$200K

4.5%37

$200K+

1.5%12

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$380/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers27 homes101% occupied$380/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $59,574/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

92%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

68% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4% of subsidized households are minority

24% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

88% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

553.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

793

Avg. Commutei

12.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

793

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

64(4.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

78.2%Insured

21.8%Uninsured