Economy & Jobs — Palisade, Colorado
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $80,587 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$70,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $39,352 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,450 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.6% |
| Construction | 17.8% |
| Professional | 12.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 223 |
| Fast Food | 111 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 110 |
| Insurance Agencies | 84 |
| Physician Offices | 79 |
| Law Offices | 72 |
| Dental Offices | 69 |
| Beauty Salons | 53 |
| Auto Repair | 51 |
| Commercial Banks | 44 |
| Accounting Firms | 41 |
| Hotels Motels | 41 |
| Gas Stations | 40 |
| Chiropractors | 35 |
| Child Day Care | 35 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
