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Palisade

County:
Mesa County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.188
State:
Colorado

Palisade is a town located in Mesa County, Colorado. Palisade has a 2026 population of 2,619. Palisade is currently growing at a rate of 0.38% annually and its population has increased by 2.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,562 in 2020.

The median household income in Palisade is $80,587 with a poverty rate of 8.96%. The median age in Palisade is 51.8 years: 48 years for males, and 57.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.9 males.

2.6K
Total Population
2,204
Density (mi²)
10 0.38%
Growth

Palisade Population

Palisade Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,619100.38%
20252,60990.35%
20242,60090.35%
20232,591130.5%
20222,578150.59%
20212,56310.04%
20202,56250.2%
20192,781-5-0.18%
20182,78610.04%
20172,785110.4%
20162,774341.24%
20152,740170.62%
20142,723180.67%
20132,705160.6%
20122,689130.49%
20112,676-16-0.59%
20102,654-9-0.34%
20002,57900%

Median Age

Overall: 51.8 years
Female: 57.6 years
Male: 48 years

Palisade Adults

There are 2,296 adults, (684 of whom are seniors) in Palisade.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,299 (50.3%)
Male: 1,285 (49.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Palisade includes 79.84% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,06379.84%
Two or more races49119%
Native American170.66%
Other race130.5%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races43816.95%
Other race130.5%
White90.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,05479.49%
Two or more races532.05%
Native American170.66%

Palisade Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Palisade 's average per capita income is $49,167. Household income levels show a median of $80,587. The poverty rate stands at 8.96%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$102,583$124,757
Married Families$97,459-
Households$80,587$89,537
Non Families$32,131$49,177

$49,167

Average Income

$80,587

Median Household Income

8.96%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)