Trinidad, CO

City

Demographics of Trinidad

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.8%

Households with Children

23.6%

School Enrollment K-12

781

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.8%
School Age (5-17): 14.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.1%
Working Age (35-54): 24.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.4%
Seniors (65+): 21.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.4%
High School / GED: 27.8%
Some College or Associate's: 45.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 10.1%
Single Parents: 13.5%
Couples & Adults: 34.3%
Living Alone: 42.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 48.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 44.8%
Asian: 1.8%
Black or African American: 1.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 54.6%
Puerto Rican: 0.2%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.2%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 44.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 60.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 49.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 47.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 90.7%
Spanish: 7.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.5%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.8%
Elementary (1-4): 5.2%
Middle School (5-8): 4.3%
High School (9-12): 4.3%
College / Graduate: 9.2%
Not Enrolled: 75.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Trinidad

Jansen / Parras Plaza

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources