Demographics & People — Paonia, Colorado
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,454 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,300 |
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| Median Age | 44.4 |
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| Total Households | 773 |
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| Family Households | 346 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.81 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3191 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,229 |
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| Black or African American | 86 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 197 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| English | 366 |
| Irish | 349 |
| Other groups | 317 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 223 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 206 |
| German | 205 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 168 |
| American | 117 |
| Scottish | 93 |
| Italian | 74 |
Language
| English Only | 1,343 |
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| Spanish | 27 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,386 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 91 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,280 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Paonia, Colorado.
