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Paonia Overview

1,571
TOTAL POPULATION
713
MALE POPULATION
858
FEMALE POPULATION
83.10
MALES / 100 FEMALES
120.34
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,898
PER CAPITA INCOME
$71,667
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$54,643
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
10.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
89.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$7,142
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
764
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Paonia Zip Codes

Paonia Area Codes

Race in Paonia

The most populous races in Paonia are White / Caucasian (1,360 | 86.6%), Hispanic or Latino (206 | 13.1%), and Two or more Races (133 | 8.5%).
Race in Paonia
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American744.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino20613.1%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,36086.6%
Two or more Races1338.5%
Some other Race40.3%
Total1,571100.0%

Ancestry in Paonia

The most populous ancestries reported in Paonia are English (366 | 23.3%), Irish (349 | 22.2%), German (205 | 13.1%), Mexican (168 | 10.7%), and American (117 | 7.4%), together accounting for 76.7% of all Paonia residents.
Ancestry in Paonia
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1177.4%
Argentinean261.7%
Austrian60.4%
Belgian40.3%
British90.6%
Bulgarian40.3%
Cherokee30.2%
Croatian171.1%
Czech231.5%
Danish110.7%
Dutch513.3%
English36623.3%
European291.8%
French332.1%
French Canadian130.8%
German20513.1%
Hungarian30.2%
Irish34922.2%
Italian744.7%
Mexican16810.7%
Norwegian362.3%
Polish100.6%
Romanian30.2%
Russian60.4%
Scandinavian332.1%
Scotch-Irish583.7%
Scottish935.9%
Slovak40.3%
South American261.7%
Spanish American40.3%
Swedish382.4%
Welsh211.3%
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Immigrants in Paonia

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Paonia came from Canada (19 | 1.2%), Argentina (17 | 1.1%), Latin America (17 | 1.1%), South America (17 | 1.1%), and Europe (11 | 0.7%), together accounting for 5.1% of all Paonia residents.
Immigrants in Paonia
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Argentina171.1%
Canada191.2%
England80.5%
Europe110.7%
France30.2%
Latin America171.1%
Northern Europe80.5%
South America171.1%
Western Europe30.2%
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Sex and Age in Paonia

Sex and Age in Paonia

The most populous age groups in Paonia are 65 to 69 Years (85 | 11.9%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (142 | 16.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Paonia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years46 (6.5%)50 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Years51 (7.1%)21 (2.5%)
10 to 14 Years69 (9.7%)10 (1.2%)
15 to 19 Years26 (3.6%)39 (4.5%)
20 to 24 Years17 (2.4%)21 (2.5%)
25 to 29 Years31 (4.3%)142 (16.6%)
30 to 34 Years62 (8.7%)43 (5.0%)
35 to 39 Years78 (10.9%)85 (9.9%)
40 to 44 Years16 (2.2%)46 (5.4%)
45 to 49 Years11 (1.5%)47 (5.5%)
50 to 54 Years9 (1.3%)24 (2.8%)
55 to 59 Years70 (9.8%)41 (4.8%)
60 to 64 Years62 (8.7%)43 (5.0%)
65 to 69 Years85 (11.9%)70 (8.2%)
70 to 74 Years54 (7.6%)63 (7.3%)
75 to 79 Years4 (0.6%)49 (5.7%)
80 to 84 Years19 (2.7%)46 (5.4%)
85 Years and over3 (0.4%)18 (2.1%)
Total713 (100.0%)858 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Paonia

Median Family Size in Paonia

The median family size in Paonia is 3.04 persons per family, with single male/father families (22 | 6.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.32 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (66 | 19.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.92 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Paonia
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple254 (74.3%)3.04
Single Male/Father22 (6.4%)3.32
Single Female/Mother66 (19.3%)2.92
Total Families342 (100.0%)3.04

Median Household Size in Paonia

The median household size in Paonia is 2.05 persons per household, with single male/father households (22 | 3.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.32 persons per household. non-family households (402 | 54.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Paonia
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple254 (34.1%)3.04
Single Male/Father22 (3.0%)3.32
Single Female/Mother66 (8.9%)3.05
Non-family402 (54.0%)1.18
Total Households744 (100.0%)2.05

Household Size by Marriage Status in Paonia

Out of a total of 744 households in Paonia, 342 (46.0%) are family households, while 402 (54.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 175, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 351.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Paonia
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-351 (47.2%)
2-Person Households175 (23.5%)46 (6.2%)
3-Person Households75 (10.1%)5 (0.7%)
4-Person Households54 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households18 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households20 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total342 (46.0%)402 (54.0%)

Female Fertility in Paonia

Fertility by Age in Paonia

Average fertility rate in Paonia is 140.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 324.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Paonia
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years60 (100.0%)324.0
Total60 (100.0%)140.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Paonia

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Paonia
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Paonia

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Paonia
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree60 (100.0%)380.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total60 (100.0%)140.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Paonia

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Paonia
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Paonia

Income Overview in Paonia

Per Capita Income in Paonia is $36,898, while median incomes of families and households are $71,667 and $54,643 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,571$36,898
Median Family Income342$71,667
Mean Family Income342$88,964
Median Household Income744$54,643
Mean Household Income744$69,517
Income Deficit342$7,142
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,57110.06%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,57189.94¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,5710.43

Earnings by Sex in Paonia

Average Earnings in Paonia are $50,215, $51,250 for men and $46,094 for women, a difference of 10.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Paonia
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male312 (40.9%)$51,250
Female451 (59.1%)$46,094
Total763 (100.0%)$50,215

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Paonia

The most common earnings brackets in Paonia are $100,000+ for men (66 | 21.1%) and $100,000+ for women (119 | 26.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Paonia
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less16 (5.1%)3 (0.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99923 (7.4%)9 (2.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49916 (5.1%)8 (1.8%)
$7,500 to $9,99912 (3.8%)10 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49913 (4.2%)13 (2.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)4 (0.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49910 (3.2%)33 (7.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99914 (4.5%)24 (5.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9994 (1.3%)28 (6.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99917 (5.4%)17 (3.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9995 (1.6%)28 (6.2%)
$40,000 to $44,9995 (1.6%)45 (10.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9998 (2.6%)8 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99926 (8.3%)73 (16.2%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)9 (2.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99937 (11.9%)3 (0.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99940 (12.8%)17 (3.8%)
$100,000+66 (21.1%)119 (26.4%)
Total312 (100.0%)451 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Paonia

Average earnings in Paonia are $52,452 for men and $50,445 for women, a difference of 3.8%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $71,875, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $68,068. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $105,512, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $23,824.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Paonia
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$71,875$23,824
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree$68,068$50,083
Graduate Degree--
Total$52,452$50,445

Family Income in Paonia

Family Income Brackets in Paonia

According to the Paonia family income data, there are 90 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Paonia
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000154.4%
$10,000 to $14,99930.9%
$15,000 to $24,999329.4%
$25,000 to $34,999308.8%
$35,000 to $49,999319.1%
$50,000 to $74,9997321.3%
$75,000 to $99,999185.3%
$100,000 to $149,9999026.3%
$150,000 to $199,999277.9%
$200,000+236.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Paonia

4-person families (54 | 15.8%) account for the highest median family income in Paonia with $124,015 per family, while 3-person families (63 | 18.4%) have the highest median income of $37,770 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Paonia
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families187 (54.7%)$52,679
3-Person Families63 (18.4%)$113,309
4-Person Families54 (15.8%)$124,015
5-Person Families18 (5.3%)$0
6-Person Families20 (5.9%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total342 (100.0%)$71,667

Family Income by Number of Earners in Paonia

Family Income by Number of Earners in Paonia
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners106 (31.0%)$31,429
1 Earner83 (24.3%)$0
2 Earners107 (31.3%)$132,750
3+ Earners46 (13.5%)$123,258
Total342 (100.0%)$71,667

Household Income in Paonia

Household Income Brackets in Paonia

With 195 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Paonia, accounting for 26.2% of all households. In contrast, only 23 households (3.1%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Paonia
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000668.9%
$10,000 to $14,999476.3%
$15,000 to $24,9999312.5%
$25,000 to $34,999314.2%
$35,000 to $49,99910514.1%
$50,000 to $74,99911315.2%
$75,000 to $99,999415.5%
$100,000 to $149,99919526.2%
$150,000 to $199,999304.0%
$200,000+233.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Paonia

The median household income in Paonia is $54,643, with the highest median household income of $92,000 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 268 households (36.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 16 households (2.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Paonia
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years16 (2.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years268 (36.0%)$92,000
45 to 64 Years204 (27.4%)$54,545
65+ Years256 (34.4%)$30,227
Total744 (100.0%)$54,643

Poverty in Paonia

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Paonia

With 12.9% poverty level for males and 17.5% for females among the residents of Paonia, 45 to 54 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 7 males (35.0%) and 13 females (52.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Paonia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years5 (10.0%)4 (26.7%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)13 (52.0%)
18 to 24 Years4 (16.7%)9 (25.7%)
25 to 34 Years5 (5.4%)27 (14.6%)
35 to 44 Years20 (21.3%)5 (3.8%)
45 to 54 Years7 (35.0%)19 (26.8%)
55 to 64 Years13 (10.5%)5 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years37 (26.6%)54 (40.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)8 (10.5%)
Total91 (12.9%)144 (17.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Paonia

According to the poverty statistics in Paonia, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Paonia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years46 (100.0%)50 (100.0%)
5 Years10 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years45 (90.0%)11 (73.3%)
12 to 14 Years60 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
15 Years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years16 (100.0%)12 (48.0%)
18 to 24 Years20 (83.3%)26 (74.3%)
25 to 34 Years88 (94.6%)158 (85.4%)
35 to 44 Years74 (78.7%)126 (96.2%)
45 to 54 Years13 (65.0%)52 (73.2%)
55 to 64 Years111 (89.5%)79 (94.1%)
65 to 74 Years102 (73.4%)79 (59.4%)
75 Years and over26 (100.0%)68 (89.5%)
Total614 (87.1%)677 (82.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Paonia

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Paonia show that 8.3% or 21 of the total 254 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 11.5%, comprising of 7 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Paonia
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children146 (91.2%)14 (8.7%)
1 or 2 Children54 (88.5%)7 (11.5%)
3 or 4 Children33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total233 (91.7%)21 (8.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Paonia

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Paonia
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)4 (44.4%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)18 (31.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)22 (33.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Paonia

The poverty data for Paonia shows that 21 of the married-couple family households (8.3%) and 22 of the single-parent households (25.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (11.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 household (29.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Paonia
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children14 (8.7%)4 (15.4%)
1 or 2 Children7 (11.5%)18 (29.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total21 (8.3%)22 (25.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Paonia

Employment by Class of Employer in Paonia

Among the 717 employed individuals in Paonia, private company employees (361 | 50.3%), local government employees (121 | 16.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (84 | 11.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Paonia
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees36150.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)567.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)496.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations8411.7%
Local Government Employees12116.9%
State Government Employees314.3%
Federal Government Employees152.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total717100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Paonia

According to the labor force statistics for Paonia, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,321), 57.8% or 764 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.2% or 47 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 38 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 21.1% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Paonia
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years14 (22.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years38 (100.0%)8 (21.1%)
25 to 29 Years162 (93.6%)16 (9.9%)
30 to 34 Years87 (82.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years189 (84.0%)10 (5.3%)
45 to 54 Years69 (75.8%)13 (18.8%)
55 to 59 Years64 (57.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years66 (62.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years75 (27.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total764 (57.8%)47 (6.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Paonia

According to labor force statistics for Paonia, 78.6% of individuals (637) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (810) are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 39 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 98.5% or 327 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 23.2% or 13 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Paonia
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School46 (62.2%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma56 (42.1%)31 (23.2%)
College / Associate Degree208 (76.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher327 (98.5%)27 (8.0%)
Total637 (78.6%)49 (6.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Paonia

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Paonia are Community & Social Service (193 | 26.9%), Management (120 | 16.7%), Education Instruction & Library (93 | 13.0%), Education, Arts & Media (80 | 11.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (29 | 4.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Paonia

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Paonia, the most male-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (100.0%), Management (87.5%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (75.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (86.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Paonia
OccupationMaleFemale
Management105 (87.5%)15 (12.5%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4 (13.8%)25 (86.2%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science4 (40.0%)6 (60.0%)
Community & Social Service 62 (32.1%)131 (67.9%)
Education, Arts & Media20 (25.0%)60 (75.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library27 (29.0%)66 (71.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment15 (75.0%)5 (25.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating7 (26.9%)19 (73.1%)
Health Technologists3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)178 (47.7%)195 (52.3%)
Total (Overall)282 (39.3%)435 (60.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Paonia are Food Preparation & Serving (48 | 6.7%), Healthcare Support (39 | 5.4%), Personal Care & Service (12 | 1.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4 | 0.6%), and Security & Protection (3 | 0.4%).
Services Occupations in Paonia

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Paonia, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Paonia
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Security & Protection3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total (Category)7 (6.6%)99 (93.4%)
Total (Overall)282 (39.3%)435 (60.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Paonia are Sales & Related (35 | 4.9%), and Office & Administration (18 | 2.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Paonia

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Paonia
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related22 (62.9%)13 (37.1%)
Office & Administration4 (22.2%)14 (77.8%)
Total (Category)26 (49.1%)27 (50.9%)
Total (Overall)282 (39.3%)435 (60.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Paonia are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (19 | 2.6%), Construction & Extraction (18 | 2.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (13 | 1.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Paonia

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Paonia
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair13 (68.4%)6 (31.6%)
Total (Category)44 (88.0%)6 (12.0%)
Total (Overall)282 (39.3%)435 (60.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Paonia are Production (123 | 17.2%), Transportation (9 | 1.3%), and Material Moving (3 | 0.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Paonia

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Paonia
OccupationMaleFemale
Production18 (14.6%)105 (85.4%)
Transportation9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total (Category)27 (20.0%)108 (80.0%)
Total (Overall)282 (39.3%)435 (60.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Paonia

Employment Industries in Paonia

The major employment industries in Paonia include Manufacturing (133 | 18.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (128 | 17.8%), Educational Services (107 | 14.9%), Accommodation & Food Services (61 | 8.5%), and Information (51 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Paonia

Employment Industries by Sex in Paonia

The Paonia industries that see more men than women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (89.8%), and Manufacturing (78.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Paonia
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting21 (65.6%)11 (34.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction31 (62.0%)19 (38.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing28 (21.0%)105 (78.9%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade4 (40.0%)6 (60.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing4 (40.0%)6 (60.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information21 (41.2%)30 (58.8%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support4 (28.6%)10 (71.4%)
Educational Services41 (38.3%)66 (61.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance13 (10.2%)115 (89.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services13 (21.3%)48 (78.7%)
Public Administration3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total282 (39.3%)435 (60.7%)

Education in Paonia

School Enrollment in Paonia

The most common levels of schooling among the 228 students in Paonia are middle school (79 | 34.6%), high school (57 | 25.0%), and elementary school (39 | 17.1%).
School Enrollment in Paonia
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool208.8%
Kindergarten2410.5%
Elementary School3917.1%
Middle School7934.6%
High School5725.0%
College / Undergraduate62.6%
Graduate / Professional31.3%
Total228100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Paonia

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Paonia
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total228 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Paonia

Social sciences (117 | 22.3%), education (74 | 14.1%), business (42 | 8.0%), physical & health sciences (38 | 7.2%), and multidisciplinary studies (38 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 524 individuals in Paonia who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Paonia
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural336.3%
Physical & Health Sciences387.2%
Psychology275.1%
Social Sciences11722.3%
Engineering244.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies387.2%
Science & Technology234.4%
Business428.0%
Education7414.1%
Literature & Languages275.1%
Liberal Arts & History336.3%
Visual & Performing Arts101.9%
Communications244.6%
Arts & Humanities142.7%
Total524100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Paonia

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Paonia

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Paonia are males with 2 vehicles (120, accounting for 42.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (133, making up 27.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Paonia
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle49 (17.4%)171 (39.3%)
2 Vehicles120 (42.5%)133 (30.6%)
3 Vehicles97 (34.4%)110 (25.3%)
4 Vehicles5 (1.8%)6 (1.4%)
5 or more Vehicles8 (2.8%)15 (3.5%)
Total282 (100.0%)435 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Paonia

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Paonia are 5 to 9 minutes (221 commuters, 36.4%), 10 to 14 minutes (111 commuters, 18.3%), and 20 to 24 minutes (77 commuters, 12.7%).
Commute Time in Paonia
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes142.3%
5 to 9 Minutes22136.4%
10 to 14 Minutes11118.3%
15 to 19 Minutes7412.2%
20 to 24 Minutes7712.7%
25 to 29 Minutes61.0%
30 to 34 Minutes294.8%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes91.5%
45 to 59 Minutes40.7%
60 to 89 Minutes579.4%
90 or more Minutes50.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Paonia

The most common commute times in Paonia are 5 to 9 minutes (64 commuters, 26.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (157 commuters, 42.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Paonia
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes11 (4.6%)3 (0.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes64 (26.6%)157 (42.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)111 (30.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes52 (21.6%)22 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes33 (13.7%)44 (12.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)6 (1.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes18 (7.5%)11 (3.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)9 (2.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes4 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes54 (22.4%)3 (0.8%)
90 or more Minutes5 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Paonia

The most frequent times of departure to work in Paonia are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (38, 15.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (100, 27.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Paonia
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM14 (5.8%)16 (4.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM35 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM11 (4.6%)90 (24.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)8 (2.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM5 (2.1%)6 (1.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM36 (14.9%)49 (13.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM38 (15.8%)100 (27.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM28 (11.6%)34 (9.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM21 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3 (1.2%)35 (9.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM34 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)11 (3.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM12 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4 (1.7%)17 (4.6%)
Total241 (100.0%)366 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Paonia

Occupancy by Ownership in Paonia

Of the total 744 dwellings in Paonia, owner-occupied units account for 449 (60.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 295 (39.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Paonia
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units44960.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units29539.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units744100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Paonia

Occupancy by Household Size in Paonia
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household35147.2%
2-Person Household22129.7%
3-Person Household8010.7%
4+ Person Household9212.4%
Total Housing Units744100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Paonia

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Paonia
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household159 (45.3%)192 (54.7%)
2-Person Household161 (72.9%)60 (27.2%)
3-Person Household58 (72.5%)22 (27.5%)
4+ Person Household71 (77.2%)21 (22.8%)
Total Housing Units449 (60.4%)295 (39.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Paonia

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Paonia
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School27 (71.1%)11 (28.9%)
High School Diploma111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree110 (37.5%)183 (62.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher201 (66.6%)101 (33.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Paonia

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Paonia
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years18324.6%
35 to 44 Years10113.6%
45 to 54 Years7410.0%
55 to 64 Years13017.5%
65 to 74 Years19325.9%
75 to 84 Years456.0%
85 Years and Over182.4%
Total744100.0%

Housing Finances in Paonia

Median Income by Occupancy in Paonia

Median Income by Occupancy in Paonia
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied449 (60.4%)$52,841
Renter-Occupied295 (39.7%)$0
Average744 (100.0%)$54,643

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Paonia

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Paonia
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00020 (4.4%)22 (7.5%)
$5,000 to $9,9999 (2.0%)15 (5.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99914 (3.1%)33 (11.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99942 (9.3%)10 (3.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99933 (7.3%)8 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99917 (3.8%)14 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99970 (15.6%)35 (11.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99987 (19.4%)26 (8.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99941 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99973 (16.3%)122 (41.4%)
$150,000 or more43 (9.6%)10 (3.4%)
Total449 (100.0%)295 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Paonia

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Paonia
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30044 (9.8%)16 (5.4%)
$300 to $499110 (24.5%)22 (7.5%)
$500 to $79963 (14.0%)112 (38.0%)
$800 to $99936 (8.0%)40 (13.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49987 (19.4%)86 (29.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999107 (23.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9992 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total449 (100.0%)295 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Paonia

Housing Structures in Paonia

Housing Structures in Paonia
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached59279.6%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments131.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments506.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments192.5%
10 or more Apartments253.4%
Mobile Home / Other456.0%
Total744100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Paonia

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Paonia
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached430 (72.6%)162 (27.4%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3 (6.0%)47 (94.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other16 (35.6%)29 (64.4%)
Total449 (60.4%)295 (39.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Paonia

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Paonia
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room3 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms3 (0.7%)75 (25.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms237 (52.8%)177 (60.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms155 (34.5%)16 (5.4%)
8 or more Rooms51 (11.4%)27 (9.1%)
Total449 (100.0%)295 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Paonia

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Paonia
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas264 (58.8%)131 (44.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas8 (1.8%)88 (29.8%)
Electricity105 (23.4%)59 (20.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke18 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels54 (12.0%)17 (5.8%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total449 (100.0%)295 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Paonia

Household Vehicle Usage in Paonia
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle15 (3.3%)18 (6.1%)
1 Vehicle110 (24.5%)226 (76.6%)
2 Vehicles186 (41.4%)46 (15.6%)
3 or more Vehicles138 (30.7%)5 (1.7%)
Total449 (100.0%)295 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Paonia

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Paonia

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units215234
Median Property Value$253,500$316,700
Median Household Income$42,614$13
Monthly Housing Costs$421$0
Real Estate Taxes$708$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Paonia

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Paonia
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0009 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9994 (1.9%)6 (2.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999154 (71.6%)89 (38.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99942 (19.5%)137 (58.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9994 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9992 (0.9%)2 (0.9%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total215 (100.0%)234 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Paonia

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Paonia
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00016 (7.4%)3 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,99975 (34.9%)13 (5.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99913 (6.0%)14 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99930 (14.0%)4 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99931 (14.4%)40 (17.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9993 (1.4%)56 (23.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99917 (7.9%)38 (16.2%)
$150,000 or more30 (14.0%)56 (23.9%)
Total215 (100.0%)234 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Paonia

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Paonia
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x37 (17.2%)70,417 (30,092.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x17 (7.9%)19 (8.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x24 (11.2%)68 (29.1%)
4.0x or more121 (56.3%)25 (10.7%)
Total215 (100.0%)234 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Paonia

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Paonia
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800136 (63.3%)4 (1.7%)
$800 to $1,49962 (28.8%)60 (25.6%)
$800 to $1,49917 (7.9%)151 (64.5%)
Total215 (100.0%)234 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Paonia

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Paonia

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Paonia
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years157 (81.8%)35 (18.2%)
19 to 25 Years33 (71.7%)13 (28.3%)
26 to 34 Years166 (59.7%)112 (40.3%)
35 to 44 Years177 (78.7%)48 (21.3%)
45 to 54 Years91 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years152 (73.1%)56 (26.9%)
65 to 74 Years260 (95.6%)12 (4.4%)
75 Years and older102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,250 (81.9%)276 (18.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Paonia

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Paonia
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen157 (81.8%)35 (18.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen33 (71.7%)13 (28.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Paonia

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Paonia
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000245 (91.4%)23 (8.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999196 (83.8%)38 (16.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999239 (74.9%)80 (25.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99966 (63.5%)38 (36.5%)
$100,000 and over500 (83.8%)97 (16.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Paonia

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Paonia
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 660 (53.6%)52 (46.4%)
6 to 18 Years123 (64.1%)34 (17.7%)
19 to 25 Years20 (43.5%)13 (28.3%)
25 to 34 Years105 (37.8%)61 (21.9%)
35 to 44 Years50 (22.2%)127 (56.4%)
45 to 54 Years35 (38.5%)56 (61.5%)
55 to 64 Years39 (18.8%)117 (56.2%)
65 to 74 Years250 (91.9%)95 (34.9%)
75 Years and over102 (100.0%)82 (80.4%)
Total784 (51.4%)637 (41.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Paonia

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Paonia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years30 (25.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years76 (31.9%)14 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years44 (31.7%)49 (36.8%)
75 Years and over8 (30.8%)32 (42.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Paonia

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Paonia: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years22 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years29 (20.9%)16 (12.0%)
75 Years and over5 (19.2%)14 (18.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Paonia: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years22 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)5 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years13 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Paonia: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years30 (25.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years29 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)15 (11.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)11 (14.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Paonia: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years30 (25.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years50 (21.0%)3 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years22 (15.8%)18 (13.5%)
75 Years and over3 (11.5%)25 (32.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Paonia: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years10 (7.2%)4 (3.0%)
75 Years and over3 (11.5%)8 (10.5%)

Technology Access in Paonia

Computing Device Access in Paonia

Computing Device Access in Paonia
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop65087.4%
Smartphone57076.6%
Tablet36549.1%
No Computing Device364.8%
Total744100.0%

Internet Access in Paonia

Internet Access in Paonia
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home61182.1%
Cellular Data Only304.0%
Satellite Internet415.5%
No Internet8211.0%
Total744100.0%

Paonia Summary

Paonia, Colorado is a small town located in the North Fork Valley of the Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains. It is situated in Delta County, approximately 25 miles south of the town of Hotchkiss and 25 miles north of the city of Montrose. The town is located at an elevation of 5,890 feet and has a population of 1,500 people.

History

The area that is now Paonia was first settled in the late 1800s by miners and ranchers. The town was officially founded in 1881 and was named after the Greek goddess of fruit, Paonia. The town was originally a mining town, with coal being the primary resource. The coal industry was the main source of employment for the town until the 1950s when the mines began to close.
In the 1960s, the town began to transition to an agricultural economy. The North Fork Valley is known for its fertile soil and mild climate, making it ideal for growing fruit and vegetables. Today, the town is home to several farms and orchards, as well as a thriving wine industry.

Geography

Paonia is located in the North Fork Valley of the Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains. The town is situated in Delta County, approximately 25 miles south of the town of Hotchkiss and 25 miles north of the city of Montrose. The town is located at an elevation of 5,890 feet and has a population of 1,500 people.
The town is surrounded by mountains and is situated in a valley. The North Fork of the Gunnison River runs through the town and is a popular spot for fishing and rafting. The town is also home to several parks and trails, including the Paonia State Park and the Paonia River Trail.

Economy

The economy of Paonia is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms and orchards, as well as a thriving wine industry. The town is also a popular destination for outdoor recreation, with several parks and trails in the area.
The town is also home to several businesses, including restaurants, shops, and galleries. The town is also home to several art galleries and studios, as well as a local theater.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Paonia was 1,500 people. The racial makeup of the town was 94.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $45,000. The per capita income for the town was $19,000. About 11.7% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Paonia?
Total Population of Paonia is 1,571.
What is the Total Male Population of Paonia?
Total Male Population of Paonia is 713.
What is the Total Female Population of Paonia?
Total Female Population of Paonia is 858.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Paonia?
There are 83.10 Males per 100 Females in Paonia.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Paonia?
There are 120.34 Females per 100 Males in Paonia.
What is the Median Population Age in Paonia?
Median Population Age in Paonia is 38.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Paonia
Average Family Size in Paonia is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Paonia
Average Household Size in Paonia is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Paonia?
Per Capita income in Paonia is $36,898.
What is the Median Family Income in Paonia?
Median Family Income in Paonia is $71,667.
What is the Median Household income in Paonia?
Median Household Income in Paonia is $54,643.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Paonia?
Income or Wage Gap in Paonia is 10.1%.
Women in Paonia earn 89.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Paonia?
Family Income Deficit in Paonia is $7,142.
Families that are below poverty line in Paonia earn $7,142 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Paonia?
Inequality or Gini Index in Paonia is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Paonia?
There are 764 People in the Labor Forcein in Paonia.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Paonia?
57.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Paonia.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Paonia?
Unemployment Rate in Paonia is 6.2%.