Paonia, Colorado Population 2022
Paonia is a city located in Delta County Colorado. Paonia has a 2020 population of 1,502. Paonia is currently growing at a rate of 0.74% annually and its population has increased by 2.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,459 in 2010.
The average household income in Paonia is $67,027 with a poverty rate of 10.79%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $734 per month, and the median house value is $191,000. The median age in Paonia is 55.9 years, 50.7 years for males, and 59.7 years for females.
Paonia Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paoniawas:
- White: 97.62%
- Two or more races: 1.92%
- Asian: 0.46%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,269 | 97.62% |
| Two or More Races | 25 | 1.92% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.46% |
Paonia Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 615 | 2.05 | 74.5 |
| Non Family | 294 | 1.11 | 62.2 |
| Married | 260 | 2.9 | 91.2 |
| Female | 38 | 3.03 | 47.4 |
| Male | 23 | 2.96 | 87 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.05
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 0.90% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 51 | 5.10% |
| High School Graduate | 309 | 30.90% |
| Some College | 266 | 26.60% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 1.90% |
| Bachelors Degree | 207 | 20.70% |
| Graduate Degree | 139 | 13.90% |
Paonia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 926 | 896 | 329 |
| Hispanic | 63 | 33 | 6 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Paonia Language by Age
Paonia Language
97.17% of Paonia residents speak only English, while 2.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.11% of the population.
Paonia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,131 | 130 | 11.49% |
| Hispanic | 98 | 6 | 6.12% |
| Other | NaN% |
10.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.88%
Male Poverty Rate
15.69%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Paonia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paonia is White, with 11.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paonia is Hispanic, with 6.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.77%.
Paonia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.7%
Male Marriage Rate
45.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Paonia Married by Age and Sex
Paonia Marriage
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 45-54.
Paonia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 106 | 9.99% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 20.00% |
Paonia Veterans by Education
1.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
49%
Labor Force Participation
46.4%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
43.92%
Born in Paonia
98.31%
Native Born
1.69%
Foreign Born
1.46%
Non Citizen
0.23%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.31% of Paonia residents were born in the United States, with 43.92% having been born in Colorado. 1.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,502 | 11 | 0.74% |
| 2021 | 1,491 | 11 | 0.74% |
| 2020 | 1,480 | 11 | 0.75% |
| 2019 | 1,469 | 11 | 0.75% |
| 2018 | 1,458 | 40 | 2.82% |
| 2017 | 1,418 | 7 | 0.50% |
| 2016 | 1,411 | 19 | 1.36% |
| 2015 | 1,392 | -10 | -0.71% |
| 2014 | 1,402 | -29 | -2.03% |
| 2013 | 1,431 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 1,435 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2011 | 1,436 | -23 | -1.58% |
| 2010 | 1,459 | 0.00% |