Palisade, CO cityscape

81526

Palisade, CO

Total Population
5,110
Median Household Income
$79,801
Median Home Value
$384,000
Median Rent
$1,038

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$79,801
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$384,000
100.6% above state median
Rent
$1,038
100% above state median
Median Age
51.5 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Palisade, CO

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

32.4% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Mature population with median age of 51.5 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 6.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$79,801
+6.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-63,380,230
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.28 people

Total Households
2,197
Family Households
52.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Construction
25.1%
#2 Industry
Finance
22.5%
#3 Industry
Education
21.1%
Total Employed Residents:1,588

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
7.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
7.2%
138 workers
Public Transit
2.5%
48 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,922
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.5%
2,510 employed
Labor Force
2,685
175 unemployed
Median Age
51.5 years
Per Capita Income
$41,102
Poverty Rate
10.1%

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