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Paonia, CO


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Paonia, Colorado

Paonia, Colorado is 146 miles SW of Lakewood, Colorado (center to center) and 149 miles W of Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is in Delta county. The population of the town is 1,497.

The People and Families of Paonia

In Paonia, about 54% of adults are married. Adults in Paonia are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Seniors are common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Paonia had a median family income of $40,170. A sizable number of people in Paonia work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Paonia political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Paonia Housing

Of the housing in Paonia, approximately 71% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Paonia, 80% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the town makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

Paonia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

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Walking and Biking to Work
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Top 2%trophyPaonia Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Paonia, CO

Comparing Paonia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men86
Well-Paid Single Women76
Male Share of the Population62
Racial Diversity51
Female Share of the Population59
Children Under 5 Years Old43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income54
People Above Poverty55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home109
Short Commute Times65
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Housing Recently Built42
Affordability of Rents36
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