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Trinidad

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
9.385
State:
Colorado

Trinidad is a city located in Las Animas County, Colorado. Trinidad has a 2025 population of 8,144 . It is also the county seat of Las Animas County . Trinidad is currently declining at a rate of -0.48% annually and its population has decreased by -2.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,339 in 2020.

The average household income in Trinidad is $67,338 with a poverty rate of 18.49%. The median age in Trinidad is 42 years: 41.2 years for males, and 43.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 106.5 males.

8.1K
Total Population
868
Density (mi²)
-39 -0.48%
Growth

Trinidad Population

Trinidad Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Trinidad includes 71.15% White, 4.01% Native American, 3.11% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (71.15%)

Two or more races (18.65%)

Native American (4.01%)

Other race (3.11%)

Asian (2.13%)

Black or African American (0.89%)

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.06%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White5,91271.15%
Two or more races1,55018.65%
Native American3334.01%
Other race2583.11%
Asian1772.13%
Black or African American740.89%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander50.06%

Trinidad Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Trinidad's average per capita income is $40,247. Household income levels show a median of $50,792. The poverty rate stands at 18.49%.

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
Married Families$87,000-
Families$68,015$86,143
Households$50,792$67,338
Non Families$27,854$37,884

$40,247

Average Income

$50,792

Median Household Income

18.49%

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)