Trinidad, CO Demographics

A map of Trinidad's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,051	3,909	48.9%	46.9%
Hispanic	3,709	3,867	44.8%	46.4%
Multiracial	231	259	2.8%	3.1%
Asian	146	78	1.8%	0.9%
Black	92	82	1.1%	1.0%
Native American/Other	57	134	0.7%	1.6%

Trinidad, Colorado has an estimated population of 8,286, a less than 1% change from the 8,329 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.9% White, 44.8% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 1.8% Asian, 1.1% Black, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Trinidad, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Trinidad is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Trinidad, that probability was 56.3% in 2020 and 55.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Trinidad is ranked the 88th 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). Trinidad was ranked the 82nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Trinidad's White Population

4,051 residents of Trinidad, or 48.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Trinidad is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Trinidad ranks 425th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trinidad's White population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Trinidad's population has increased from 46.9% to 48.9%.

Trinidad is more White than neighboring Jansen (35.8% White), and Starkville (19.6% White). Trinidad is less White than neighboring El Moro (53% White), Cokedale (76.4% White), and Hoehne (100% White).

Trinidad's Black Population

92 residents of Trinidad, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Trinidad is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Trinidad ranks 127th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trinidad's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.2%. Black residents' share of Trinidad's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Trinidad is more Black than neighboring Jansen (0% Black), Starkville (0% Black), El Moro (0% Black), Cokedale (0% Black), and Hoehne (0% Black).

Trinidad's Asian Population

146 residents of Trinidad, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Trinidad is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Trinidad ranks 200th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trinidad's Asian population has grown by an estimated 87.2%. Asian residents' share of Trinidad's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.8%.

Trinidad is more Asian than neighboring Jansen (0% Asian), Starkville (0% Asian), El Moro (0% Asian), Cokedale (0% Asian), and Hoehne (0% Asian).

Trinidad's Hispanic Population

3,709 residents of Trinidad, or 44.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Trinidad is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Trinidad ranks 49th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trinidad's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Trinidad's population has decreased from 46.4% to 44.8%.

Trinidad is more Hispanic than neighboring Cokedale (9.9% Hispanic), and Hoehne (0% Hispanic). Trinidad is less Hispanic than neighboring Jansen (64.2% Hispanic), Starkville (80.4% Hispanic), and El Moro (47% Hispanic).

Trinidad's Native American/Other Population

57 residents of Trinidad, 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 Trinidad is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Trinidad ranks 94th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trinidad's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Trinidad's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.7%.

Trinidad is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jansen (0% Native American/Other), Starkville (0% Native American/Other), El Moro (0% Native American/Other), and Hoehne (0% Native American/Other). Trinidad is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cokedale (3.1% Native American/Other).

Trinidad's Multiracial Population

231 residents of Trinidad, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Trinidad is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Trinidad ranks 336th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trinidad's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Trinidad's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Trinidad is more Multiracial than neighboring Jansen (0% Multiracial), Starkville (0% Multiracial), El Moro (0% Multiracial), and Hoehne (0% Multiracial). Trinidad is less Multiracial than neighboring Cokedale (10.6% 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.