Palisade, CO Demographics

A map of Palisade's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,054	2,081	79.5%	81.1%
Hispanic	460	304	17.8%	11.9%
Multiracial	53	117	2.1%	4.6%
Native American/Other	17	30	0.7%	1.2%
Black	0	7	0.0%	0.3%
Asian	0	26	0.0%	1.0%

Palisade, Colorado has an estimated population of 2,584, a less than 1% change from the 2,565 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.5% White, 17.8% Hispanic, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Palisade, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Palisade has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Palisade, that probability was 32.5% in 2020 and 33.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Palisade is ranked the 157th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Palisade was ranked the 156th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Palisade's White Population

2,054 residents of Palisade, or 79.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Palisade is considerably higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Palisade ranks 214th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palisade's White population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Palisade's population has decreased from 81.1% to 79.5%.

Palisade is more White than neighboring Clifton (67.5% White), Fruitvale (76.3% White), and Grand Junction (76% White). Palisade is less White than neighboring Orchard Mesa (86.5% White), and De Beque (83.8% White).

Palisade's Black Population

0 residents of Palisade, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Palisade is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Palisade ranks 291st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palisade's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Palisade's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Palisade is less Black than neighboring Clifton (0.4% Black), Orchard Mesa (0.6% Black), and Grand Junction (0.8% Black).

Palisade's Asian Population

0 residents of Palisade, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Palisade is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Palisade ranks 184th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palisade's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Palisade's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Palisade is less Asian than neighboring Clifton (0.5% Asian), Fruitvale (0.4% Asian), Orchard Mesa (1.7% Asian), and Grand Junction (1% Asian).

Palisade's Hispanic Population

460 residents of Palisade, or 17.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Palisade is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Palisade ranks 237th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palisade's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 51.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Palisade's population has increased from 11.9% to 17.8%.

Palisade is more Hispanic than neighboring Orchard Mesa (7.7% Hispanic), Grand Junction (17% Hispanic), and De Beque (10.9% Hispanic). Palisade is less Hispanic than neighboring Clifton (26.3% Hispanic), and Fruitvale (19.5% Hispanic).

Palisade's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Palisade, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Palisade is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Palisade ranks 191st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palisade's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 43.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Palisade's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.7%.

Palisade is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fruitvale (0.4% Native American/Other), and De Beque (0% Native American/Other). Palisade is less Native American/Other than neighboring Grand Junction (1.2% Native American/Other).

Palisade's Multiracial Population

53 residents of Palisade, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Palisade is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Palisade ranks 178th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Palisade's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Palisade's population has decreased from 4.6% to 2.1%.

Palisade is less Multiracial than neighboring Clifton (4.6% Multiracial), Fruitvale (3.5% Multiracial), Orchard Mesa (2.7% Multiracial), Grand Junction (4% Multiracial), and De Beque (5.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.