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Paonia, CO
Town in Delta County, Colorado.
Population
1,661
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,004
ZIP codes
0
Paonia and its ZIP codes
Paonia at a glance
- Paonia is about 35 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,574 a year, 38% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $343,700 (36% below Colorado) and median rent is $897 a month.
Local data for Paonia, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Paonia, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,574
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$343,700
Median rent
$897/mo
Homeownership
61.3%
Bachelor's or higher
36.7%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
12.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (267), German Americans (237), Mexican Americans (120).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delta County. PPP loans are for Paonia.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,881
8,805 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,170
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$275M
FY 2026, $8,800 per person
How people get to work
Paonia, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.2%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle1.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.4%
Average one-way commute: 12.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Paonia, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
2,870
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
32
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 16°F
14.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Paonia, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.6%
U.S. 33.3% -6.7 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Paonia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SomersetCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
| HotchkissTown | 8.6 mi | 0.9 |
| CrawfordTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| LazearCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| CedaredgeTown | 18 mi | 2 |
| Orchard CityTown | 21 mi | 11.5 |
| MarbleTown | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| OlatheTown | 28 mi | 1.5 |
| DeltaCity | 28 mi | 13.3 |
| RedstoneCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paonia, CO in?
- Paonia is in Delta County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Paonia, CO?
- About 1,661 people live in Paonia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paonia?
- Nearby places include Somerset (7.4 mi), Hotchkiss (8.6 mi), Crawford (11 mi), Lazear (12 mi), Cedaredge (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023