Paragon Estates, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 667, Paragon Estates'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

Paragon Estates is a small community located in Colorado, within Boulder County. The total population is 667. It ranks as the 258th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Paragon Estates is 54.8 years. This is 45% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. Only 11.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 23.8% 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 Paragon Estates is $230,268. This is 141% higher than the state median of $95,470. It is also 185% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.0%. This is 48% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Paragon Estates, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $1,617,500. Housing costs are 200% higher than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.0x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Paragon Estates has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (8.4%) is well below the state average of 22.5%.

Education

77.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Paragon Estates in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 70% higher 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. Notably, 47.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Paragon Estates, 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.