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Trinidad, CO
City in Las Animas County, Colorado.
Population
8,286
Land area
9.4sq mi
People per sq mi
883
ZIP codes
0
Trinidad and its ZIP codes
Trinidad at a glance
- Trinidad is about 16 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 88th among 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- The median household income is $52,273, 45% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $226,800 (58% below Colorado) and median rent is $910 a month.
Local data for Trinidad, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Trinidad, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,273
Poverty rate
21.1%
Median home value
$226,800
Median rent
$910/mo
Homeownership
60.3%
Bachelor's or higher
18.8%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
17.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,026), German Americans (876), Italian Americans (815).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Las Animas County. PPP loans are for Trinidad.
Unemployment rate
6.4%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,821
4,634 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,422
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$140M
FY 2026, $9,604 per person
How people get to work
Trinidad, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.5%
- Carpooled17.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.5%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 17.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Trinidad, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,165
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
14.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Trinidad, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.4%
U.S. 11.1% +6.3 pts
Cities near Trinidad
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JansenCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.2 |
| StarkvilleTown | 4.4 mi | 0.1 |
| El MoroCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 11.1 |
| CokedaleTown | 6.6 mi | 0.2 |
| HoehneCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 3.1 |
| ValdezCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| SegundoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| AguilarTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| LynnCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| WestonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.1 |
| Raton, NMCity | 21 mi | 8 |
| Stonewall GapCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Trinidad, CO in?
- Trinidad is in Las Animas County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Trinidad, CO?
- About 8,286 people live in Trinidad, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Trinidad?
- Nearby places include Jansen (2.4 mi), Starkville (4.4 mi), El Moro (5.5 mi), Cokedale (6.6 mi), Hoehne (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023