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Trinidad, CO


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Trinidad, Colorado

Trinidad, Colorado, in Las Animas county, 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.

The People and Families of Trinidad

In Trinidad, about 47% of adults are married. Lots of people in Trinidad live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Trinidad.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Trinidad had a median family income of $33,992.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Trinidad residents, with $1,000. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Trinidad Housing

In Trinidad, 65% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. And yes, you can rent a place in Trinidad without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In Trinidad, 93% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Trinidad is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

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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Historic Trinidad

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Trinidad between 1910 and 1930

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