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Trinidad, Colorado

Introduction to Trinidad, Colorado

Located in Las Animas county, Trinidad, Colorado, is 75 miles S of Pueblo, Colorado (center to center) and 116 miles S of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The city has a population of 9,078 residents.

Trinidad History

The name Trinidad derives from the Spanish word for 'trinity', though the settlement, was supposedly named after the daughter of an early resident, named Trinidad Baca. The city was officially incorporated into the state in the year 1879. Trivially, Trinidad also holds residence to the highest number of sex-change operation doctors living in the country.

Trinidad and nearby Attractions

  • Trinidad History Museum
  • Trinidad Lake State Park
  • Trinidad/Carnegie Public Library
  • Capulin Volcano National Monument
  • Taos Ski Valley

Things To Do In Trinidad

The city of Trinidad is a popular tourist destination, and provides a variety of recreational opportunities. The city is home to the A.R. Mitchell Memorial Museum and the Trinidad History Museum. Capulin Volcano National Monument, located on Folsom Road, holds an ancient volcano. The Trinidad/Carnegie Public Library has a lot of information about the historical and cultural background of the city. The Trinidaddio Blue Fest is organized every year by the residents of Trinidad.

Trinidad Transportation

The closest airport to the city is the Pueblo Memorial Airport.

Trinidad Higher Education

The Trinidad State Junior College, Adams State College, and Otero Junior College are schools for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Trinidad Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Trinidad Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Trinidad Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Trinidad Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Trinidad, CO

Comparing Trinidad 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 Citizens99
Age of the Population88
Racial Diversity79
Female Share of the Population69
Male Share of the Population52
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
People Above Poverty22
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use35
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents99
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime67
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Trinidad between 1910 and 1930

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