Trinidad, CO

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    2024 Population
    8,286
    US Senator
    Michael Bennet
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    John Hickenlooper
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.9
    0.238% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    21.1%
    13.9% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $52,273
    2.92% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $226,800
    15.2% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    3,813
    2.94% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Trinidad, 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.

    98% of the residents in Trinidad, CO are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Trinidad, CO are Trinidad State College (877 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Trinidad, CO was $226,800, and the homeownership rate was 60.3%.

    Most people in Trinidad, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Trinidad, CO was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesColoradoLas Animas County, COSoutheast Colorado PUMA, CO

    Population & Diversity

    Trinidad, CO is home to a population of 8.29k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.04% of Trinidad, CO residents were born outside of the country (252 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.05k people) in Trinidad, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.56k White (Hispanic) and 1.08k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98% of Trinidad, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Trinidad, CO was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Trinidad, CO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      4.05k ± 263
    2. White (Hispanic)
      1.56k ± 330
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      1.08k ± 265
    44.8%
    Hispanic Population
    3.71k people

    In 2024, there were 2.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.05k people) in Trinidad, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.56k White (Hispanic) and 1.08k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    44.8% of the people in Trinidad, CO are hispanic (3.71k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

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    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

    3.04%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    252 people
    3.45%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    287 people

    As of 2024, 3.04% of Trinidad, CO residents (252 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 Trinidad, CO was 3.45%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      161 ± 69
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      75 ± 46
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      53 ± 42

    Trinidad, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.15 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    92.7% of the population of Trinidad, CO has health coverage, with 31.6% on employee plans, 31.8% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 2.39% 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, 51.3% were men and 48.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.8% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.3% were men and 48.7% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    7.33%
    Uninsured
    31.6%
    Employer Coverage
    31.8%
    Medicaid
    12.8%
    Medicare
    14.2%
    Non-Group
    2.39%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Trinidad, CO declined by 5.39% from 7.75% to 7.33%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Trinidad, 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 Trinidad, CO employs 3.81k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Trinidad, CO were Retail Trade (696 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (558 people), and Construction (399 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($92,679), Information ($80,385), and Transportation & Warehousing ($70,541).

    Employment

    Occupations

    3.81k
    2024 Value
    ± 367
    2.94%
    1 Year growth
    ± 13.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Trinidad, CO grew at a rate of 2.94%, from 3.7k employees to 3.81k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Trinidad, CO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (603 people), Sales & Related Occupations (425 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (351 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Trinidad, CO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    3.81k
    2024 Value
    ± 367
    2.94%
    1 Year growth
    ± 13.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Trinidad, CO grew at a rate of 2.94%, from 3.7k employees to 3.81k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Trinidad, CO, are Retail Trade (696 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (558 people), and Construction (399 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Trinidad, CO, though some of these residents may live in Trinidad, 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

    $42,145
    Median earning men ± $3,940
    $36,383
    Median earning women ± $9,243

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($65,417), Information ($65,000), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,028).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($87,656), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($75,568), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,578).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    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

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    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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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Trinidad, CO awarded 877 degrees. The student population of Trinidad, CO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 740 male students and 873 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Trinidad, CO are Hispanic or Latino (399 and 46%), White (348 and 40.1%), Black or African American (55 and 6.34%), and Unknown (25 and 2.88%).

    The largest universities in Trinidad, CO by number of degrees awarded are Trinidad State College (877 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Trinidad, CO are Automobile Mechanics Technology (126 and 14.4%), Lineworker (117 and 13.3%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (77 and 8.78%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $4,058 for in-state students and $6,768 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 1,613 students enrolled in Trinidad, CO, 45.9% men and 54.1% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 727 records, of which 63.5% were women and 36.5% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      77 degrees awarded
    2. Other Science Technologies
      66 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      43 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Trinidad, CO was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 77 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Trinidad, CO according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Trinidad State College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    877 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Trinidad State College with 877 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 495 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Trinidad, CO, which is 1.3 times more than the 382 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 399 degrees mean that there were 1.15 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 348 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 4-year or above ($4,058) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($550) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,460) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Trinidad, CO was $226,800 in 2024, which is 0.682 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $196,900 to $226,800, a 15.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Trinidad, CO is 60.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Trinidad, CO have an average commute time of 17.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Trinidad, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $226,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$16,267
    $2,246
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$257

    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 Trinidad, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    60.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    71.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 60.3% of the housing units in Trinidad, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.7%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Trinidad, 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.
    $52,273
    Median Household Income
    ± $8,603
    3.73k
    Number of Households
    ± 384

    In 2024, the median household income of the 3.73k households in Trinidad, CO grew to $52,273 from the previous year's value of $50,792.

    The following chart displays the households in Trinidad, 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 $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Trinidad, 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 (64.5%)
    2. Carpooled (17.9%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.34%)

    In 2024, 64.5% of workers in Trinidad, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (17.9%) and those who worked at home (7.34%).

    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

    17.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Trinidad, CO have a shorter commute time (17.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.32% of the workforce in Trinidad, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Trinidad, 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 Trinidad, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Trinidad, CO have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    21.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Trinidad, CO (1.67k out of 7.93k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Trinidad, 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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