Palisade is a town located in Mesa County Colorado. Palisade has a 2024 population of 2,613. Palisade is currently growing at a rate of 0.42% annually and its population has increased by 1.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,569 in 2020.
The average household income in Palisade is $82,567 with a poverty rate of 9.12%. The median age in Palisade is 50.7 years: 43.6 years for males, and 55.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palisade was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,203 | 85.39% |
| Two or more races | 367 | 14.22% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.39% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,179 | 2.12 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Non Family | 498 | 1.06 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Married | 475 | 2.61 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Female | 193 | 3.63 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Male | 13 | 2.69 | 0 | 100 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
69.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 194 | 9.46% |
| Associates Degree | 103 | 5.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 500 | 24.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 124 | 6.05% |
| High School Graduate | 638 | 31.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 492 | 23.99% |
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 | 1,814 | 1,653 | 572 |
| 2+ Races | 215 | 204 | 52 |
| Hispanic | 191 | 169 | 52 |
| Other Race | 10 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 94.88%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,333 | $65,650 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,679 | $52,857 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $82,591 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,987 | $57,278 | $36,125 |
| Some College | $45,536 | $66,250 | $42,993 |
$45,987
Average Earnings
$57,278
Average Male
$36,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.8% of Palisade residents speak only English, while 0.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,123 | 207 | 9.75% |
| Multiple | 367 | 11 | 3% |
| Other | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 304 | 10 | 3.29% |
9.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.03%
Male Poverty Rate
8.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palisade is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palisade is Multiple, with 3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.43% |
| High School | 9.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.15% |
| Some College | 6.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 54.9% |
| Female Employed | 2.24% |
| Male Employed | 1.55% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,250 | $108,105 |
| Households | $61,655 | $82,567 |
| Married Families | $94,343 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,921 | $45,442 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
284
Number of Veterans
218
Male Veterans
66
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 134 |
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 124 |
| 75+ | 67 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 232 | 12.05% |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 23.32% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 20.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
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
32.75%
Born in Palisade
98.91%
Native Born
1.09%
Foreign Born
0.43%
Non Citizen
0.66%
Naturalized
98.91% of Palisade residents were born in the United States, with 32.75% having been born in Colorado. 0.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,668 | 11 | 0.41% |
| 2028 | 2,657 | 11 | 0.42% |
| 2027 | 2,646 | 11 | 0.42% |
| 2026 | 2,635 | 11 | 0.42% |
| 2025 | 2,624 | 11 | 0.42% |
| 2024 | 2,613 | 11 | 0.42% |
| 2023 | 2,602 | 15 | 0.58% |
| 2022 | 2,587 | 18 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 2,569 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2,569 | -212 | -7.62% |
| 2019 | 2,781 | -5 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 2,786 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 2,785 | 11 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 2,774 | 34 | 1.24% |
| 2015 | 2,740 | 17 | 0.62% |
| 2014 | 2,723 | 18 | 0.67% |
| 2013 | 2,705 | 16 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 2,689 | 13 | 0.49% |
| 2011 | 2,676 | 22 | 0.83% |
| 2010 | 2,654 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,579 | -89 | -3.34% |