City · Colorado
Trinidad, Colorado
Trinidad, city, in Las Animas County, Colorado. Trinidad had 8,091 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,329 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,286 (±29). GEOID 0878610.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,091
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,329 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,286 ±29
Median household income
$52,273
±$8,603 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$226,800
±$16,267 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$910
±$131 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
Where is Trinidad and what county is it in?
Trinidad is a city in Las Animas County, Colorado. It covers 9.4 square miles of land, 887 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Trinidad, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,091 people lived in Trinidad on July 1, 2025, down 2.9% since 2020, while Colorado grew 4.1%. The 2020 Census counted 8,329 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,286 (±29).
| Measure | Trinidad | Las Animas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,286 ±29 | 14,413 | +206 |
| Households | 3,726 ±219 | 6,513 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.12 ±0.12 | 2.09 | +0.18 |
| Housing units | 4,276 ±178 | 8,170 | −344 |
Trinidad's population since 2000
From 9,078 in 2000 to 8,091 in 2025: down 10.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Trinidad as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Trinidad?
The median resident of Trinidad is 41.9 years old; 19.0% are under 18 and 21.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 48.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 44.8%. 3.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Trinidad | Las Animas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 ±2.3 | 46.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.0% ±1.9 pts | 18.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.2% ±2.0 pts | 26.0% | – |
| Male | 51.6% ±1.8 pts | 52.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 44.8% ±3.0 pts | 38.8% | −5.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 48.9% ±3.2 pts | 54.2% | +5.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±1.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.0% ±1.0 pts | 3.2% | −3.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.3% ±2.3 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.7% ±1.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| With a disability | 19.5% ±2.4 pts | 21.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.3% ±2.1 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.6% ±2.3 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.8% ±2.7 pts | 19.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4% ±1.7 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.3% ±3.1 pts | 86.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5% ±1.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Trinidad earn?
Half of Trinidad's 3,726 households earn less than $52,273 a year (±$8,603), against $52,074 in Las Animas County and $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $45,777 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Trinidad | Las Animas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,273 ±$8,603 | $52,074 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $68,282 ±$5,627 | $68,556 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,879 ±$2,316 | $30,125 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.1% ±4.3 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.3% ±9.9 pts | 25.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 27.1% ±4.3 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% ±1.6 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.0% ±2.5 pts | 87.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Trinidad?
Owners occupy 60.3% of Trinidad's occupied homes and renters 39.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $226,800 by its owner (±$16,267). The median renter pays $910 a month including utilities, and 37.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Trinidad | Las Animas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $226,800 ±$16,267 | $237,600 | +$60,779 |
| Median gross rent | $910 ±$131 | $891 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.5% ±10.0 pts | 39.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,354 ±$108 | $1,480 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.3% ±4.6 pts | 68.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.7% ±4.6 pts | 31.4% | – |
| Housing units | 4,276 ±178 | 8,170 | −344 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.3% ±4.6 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.6% ±1.5 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.3% ±1.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 42.5% ±4.4 pts | 31.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.7% ±3.0 pts | 7.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Trinidad building?
Builders took permits for 14 new housing units in Trinidad in 2025 (14 in single-family houses), 1.7 per 1,000 residents against 5.6 across Colorado.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Trinidad work and get to work?
64.5% of Trinidad's workers drive alone and 7.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.3%.
| Measure | Trinidad | Las Animas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.5% ±3.1 pts | 51.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3% ±2.4 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 64.5% ±4.9 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 17.9% ±4.3 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 5.2% ±2.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.3% ±2.3 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.4 min ±3.6 | 19.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Trinidad?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Trinidad, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $44,408 (Tract 5) to $68,600 (Tract 2).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2Las Animas County | 2,251 | $68,600 |
| Tract 5Las Animas County | 1,920 | $44,408 |
| Tract 4Las Animas County | 2,009 | $60,976 |
| Tract 1Las Animas County | 3,020 | $33,289 |
| Tract 8Las Animas County | 2,642 | $73,313 |
| Tract 3Las Animas County | 2,571 | $53,526 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Trinidad) · Census block assignment files
How does Trinidad compare with other places in Colorado?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Trinidad is the 3,718th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 62nd-most populous of 272 in Colorado.
Trinidad ranks 198th of 218 places in Colorado with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 62nd | 272 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 127th | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 147th | 221 |
| Median household income | 198th | 218 |
| Per capita income | 196th | 220 |
| Median home value | 195th | 217 |
| Median gross rent | 180th | 200 |
| Poverty rate | 17th | 151 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 188th | 216 |
| Median age | 74th | 220 |
| Owner-occupied share | 181st | 218 |
| Work from home | 164th | 176 |
| Travel time to work | 184th | 221 |
Trinidad's figures with every place in Colorado (CSV)
Every place in Colorado, sortable · Compare Trinidad with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Trinidad?
9 of the 57 figures for Trinidad on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Trinidad are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Trinidad.