Paonia, CO is a small town located in western Colorado. It has a population of 1,542 people and a population density of 1,718 people per square mile. It is known for its rural setting and agricultural roots. Its year-round outdoor activities include hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, camping, and skiing. Local businesses such as Paonia Farm & Home Supply and the Black Bridge Brewery provide the community with goods and services. Other organizations like the North Fork Development Council help to promote local economic growth and development while local sporting events like the Paonia Peach Festival 5k Race bring visitors to town throughout the year.
The population in Paonia is 1,542. There are 1,797 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Paonia is 36.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Paonia is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Paonia
- 45.5% are married
- 20.8% are divorced
- 25.4% are married with children
- 13.7% have children, but are single
Race in Paonia
- 83.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 4.0% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 8.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander