Demographics & People — Trinidad, Colorado
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,309 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~8,200 |
| Median Age | 41.9 |
| Total Households | 3,817 |
| Family Households | 2,148 |
| Average Household Size | 2.07 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4999 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,912 |
| Black or African American | 74 |
| Asian | 177 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,712 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,848 |
| Other groups | 3,644 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,121 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,709 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,640 |
| Italian | 1,273 |
| German | 969 |
| Irish | 726 |
| Hispanic: Spanish | 713 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 673 |
Language
| English Only | 7,011 |
| Spanish | 679 |
| Population 5+ | 7,868 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 677 |
| Population 18+ | 6,816 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Trinidad, Colorado.