Paonia is a town located in Delta County Colorado. Paonia has a 2024 population of 1,461. Paonia is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually and its population has increased by 0.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,451 in 2020.
The average household income in Paonia is $69,517 with a poverty rate of 15.4%. The median age in Paonia is 38.9 years: 36.9 years for males, and 42.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paonia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,360 | 86.57% |
| Two or more races | 133 | 8.47% |
| Black or African American | 74 | 4.71% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 744 | 2.05 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Non Family | 402 | 1.18 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
| Married | 254 | 3.04 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
| Female | 66 | 3.05 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Male | 22 | 3.32 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.05
Average Household Size
60.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 60 | 4.91% |
| Associates Degree | 53 | 4.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 299 | 24.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 166 | 13.6% |
| High School Graduate | 210 | 17.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 3.19% |
| Some College | 394 | 32.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,049 | 968 | 389 |
| Hispanic | 131 | 113 | 64 |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 76 | 72 |
| Black | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 85.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,396 | $68,068 | $50,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,607 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $71,875 | $23,824 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,333 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,972 | $52,452 | $50,445 |
| Some College | $100,375 | $0 | $105,512 |
$50,972
Average Earnings
$52,452
Average Male
$50,445
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.69% of Paonia residents speak only English, while 2.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,241 | 190 | 15.31% |
| Hispanic | 198 | 36 | 18.18% |
| Multiple | 125 | 9 | 7.2% |
15.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.91%
Male Poverty Rate
17.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paonia is Hispanic, with 18.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paonia is Multiple, with 7.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.49% |
| High School | 26.67% |
| Some College | 16.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 77.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 31.25% |
| Male Employed | 7.09% |
| Female Employed | 3.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,667 | $88,964 |
| Households | $54,643 | $69,517 |
| Married Families | $73,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,091 | $51,572 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.1%
Male Marriage Rate
37.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
91
Number of Veterans
88
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90 | 7.82% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 11.45% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
42.65%
Born in Paonia
97.01%
Native Born
2.99%
Foreign Born
2.74%
Non Citizen
0.25%
Naturalized
97.01% of Paonia residents were born in the United States, with 42.65% having been born in Colorado. 2.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,475 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 2028 | 1,472 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 2027 | 1,469 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 2026 | 1,467 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 2025 | 1,464 | 3 | 0.21% |
| 2024 | 1,461 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 2023 | 1,459 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1,459 | -16 | -1.08% |
| 2021 | 1,475 | 24 | 1.65% |
| 2020 | 1,451 | -14 | -0.96% |
| 2019 | 1,465 | 6 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 1,459 | 38 | 2.67% |
| 2017 | 1,421 | 8 | 0.57% |
| 2016 | 1,413 | 19 | 1.36% |
| 2015 | 1,394 | -10 | -0.71% |
| 2014 | 1,404 | -28 | -1.96% |
| 2013 | 1,432 | -3 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 1,435 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2011 | 1,437 | -22 | -1.51% |
| 2010 | 1,459 | 0 | 0% |