Paonia, CO

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    1,661
    US Senator
    Michael Bennet
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    John Hickenlooper
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    44.4
    14.5% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    17.1%
    10.6% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $59,574
    13.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $343,700
    14.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    793
    25.9% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Paonia, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97% of the residents in Paonia, CO are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Paonia, CO was $343,700, and the homeownership rate was 61.3%.

    Most people in Paonia, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 12.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Paonia, CO was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Paonia, CO is home to a population of 1.66k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.31% of Paonia, CO residents were born outside of the country (55 people).

    In 2024, there were 10.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.31k people) in Paonia, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 120 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 79 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97%
    2024 Citizenship
    97%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97% of Paonia, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Paonia, CO was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Paonia, CO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.31k ± 315
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      120 ± 119
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      79 ± 76
    11%
    Hispanic Population
    182 people

    In 2024, there were 10.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.31k people) in Paonia, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 120 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 79 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    11% of the people in Paonia, CO are hispanic (182 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Paonia, CO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Colorado.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      205,206 ± 10,925 people
    2. India
      23,918 ± 3,789 people
    3. China
      18,011 ± 3,290 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 205,206 Colorado residents, followed by India with 23,918 and China with 18,011.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.31%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    55 people
    3.23%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    47 people

    As of 2024, 3.31% of Paonia, CO residents (55 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Paonia, CO was 3.23%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      21 ± 26
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      9 ± 18
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      8 ± 11

    Paonia, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.33 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Paonia, CO.

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    Health

    78.2% of the population of Paonia, CO has health coverage, with 24.6% on employee plans, 22.6% on Medicaid, 18.4% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.79% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1,207 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1161 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 204 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42.5% were men and 57.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.8% under 18 years, 15.5% between 18 and 34 years, 43.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 25% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42.5% were men and 57.5% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    21.8%
    Uninsured
    24.6%
    Employer Coverage
    22.6%
    Medicaid
    18.4%
    Medicare
    10.9%
    Non-Group
    1.79%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Paonia, CO grew by 60.2% from 13.6% to 21.8%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Paonia, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Paonia, CO employs 793 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Paonia, CO were Health Care & Social Assistance (192 people), Manufacturing (132 people), and Educational Services (114 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($120,489), Manufacturing ($112,988), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($101,250).

    Employment

    Occupations

    793
    2024 Value
    ± 203
    25.9%
    1 Year growth
    ± 31%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Paonia, CO grew at a rate of 25.9%, from 630 employees to 793 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Paonia, CO, are Production Occupations (137 people), Management Occupations (126 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (83 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Paonia, CO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

    The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    793
    2024 Value
    ± 203
    25.9%
    1 Year growth
    ± 31%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Paonia, CO grew at a rate of 25.9%, from 630 employees to 793 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Paonia, CO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (192 people), Manufacturing (132 people), and Educational Services (114 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Paonia, CO, though some of these residents may live in Paonia, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $46,098
    Median earning men ± $14,983
    $49,479
    Median earning women ± $14,923

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($54,583), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($44,583), and Construction ($29,844).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($120,380), Manufacturing ($113,384), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($47,813).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    1.73%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.87M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 1.73% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Paonia, CO. Showing the available data for Colorado.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (54.1%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Colorado

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    Michael Bennet
    Senator from Colorado3
    Assumed office on January 21, 2009
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.
    John Hickenlooper
    Senator from Colorado2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Paonia, CO was $343,700 in 2024, which is 1.03 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $301,300 to $343,700, a 14.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Paonia, CO is 61.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Paonia, CO have an average commute time of 12.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Paonia, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $343,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$32,895
    $499
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$121

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Paonia, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Paonia, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    61.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 61.3% of the housing units in Paonia, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.2%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Paonia, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $59,574
    Median Household Income
    ± $9,042
    814
    Number of Households
    ± 182

    In 2024, the median household income of the 814 households in Paonia, CO grew to $59,574 from the previous year's value of $52,466.

    The following chart displays the households in Paonia, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $100k - $125k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Paonia, CO is from Colorado.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Colorado
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Colorado

    In 2024, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Colorado across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (71.2%)
    2. Worked At Home (17.4%)
    3. Carpooled (8.58%)

    In 2024, 71.2% of workers in Paonia, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.4%) and those who carpooled to work (8.58%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    12.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Paonia, CO have a shorter commute time (12.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Paonia, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Paonia, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Paonia, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Paonia, CO have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    17.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Paonia, CO (277 out of 1.62k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Paonia, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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