Paonia is a town located in Delta County, Colorado. Paonia has a 2025 population of 1,467 . Paonia is currently growing at a rate of 0.2% annually and its population has increased by 1.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,452 in 2020.
The average household income in Paonia is $66,927 with a poverty rate of 19.15%. The median age in Paonia is 51.9 years: 56.4 years for males, and 51.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 75.0 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Paonia includes 84.53% White, 5.91% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.
White (84.53%)
Two or more races (7.91%)
Black or African American (5.91%)
Other race (1.65%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,229 | 84.53% |
| Two or more races | 115 | 7.91% |
| Black or African American | 86 | 5.91% |
| Other race | 24 | 1.65% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Paonia's average per capita income is $53,521. Household income levels show a median of $52,466. The poverty rate stands at 19.15%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,364 | - |
| Families | $76,136 | $82,849 |
| Households | $52,466 | $66,927 |
| Non Families | $40,820 | $52,538 |
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