Paoli, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 43, Paoli's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Paoli is a small community located in Colorado, within Phillips County. The total population is 43. It ranks as the 447th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Paoli is 36.8 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.7 years. 14.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Paoli is $99,444. This is 4% higher than the state median of $95,470. It is also 23% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.7%. This is 51% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $211,100. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $539,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Paoli is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Paoli is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.9%.

Education

9.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 79% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Paoli, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.