Palisade, CO Demographics

A map of Palisade's Population by Race

Palisade, Colorado had a population of 2,565 in 2020. It was 81.1% White, 0.3% Black, 1.0% Asian, 11.9% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Palisade, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 482 places in Colorado, Palisade is the 156th most populous. 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's White Population

2,081 residents of Palisade identify as White, or 81.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Palisade larger than the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Palisade is ranked #213 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Palisade is more White than neighboring Clifton (68.9% White), Fruitvale (77.9% White), Orchard Mesa (79.6% White), Grand Junction (76% White), and De Beque (79.7% White).

Palisade's Black Population

7 residents of Palisade identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Palisade roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Palisade is ranked #268 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Palisade is less Black than neighboring Clifton (0.7% Black), Fruitvale (0.6% Black), Orchard Mesa (0.4% Black), Grand Junction (0.9% Black), and De Beque (1.6% Black).

Palisade's Asian Population

26 residents of Palisade identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Palisade roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Palisade is ranked #176 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Palisade is more Asian than neighboring Clifton (0.4% Asian), and Orchard Mesa (0.8% Asian). Palisade is less Asian than neighboring Fruitvale (1.1% Asian), and Grand Junction (1.5% Asian).

Palisade's Hispanic Population

304 residents of Palisade identify as Hispanic, or 11.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Palisade slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Palisade is ranked #234 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Palisade is more Hispanic than neighboring De Beque (9.5% Hispanic). Palisade is less Hispanic than neighboring Clifton (24.1% Hispanic), Fruitvale (14.3% Hispanic), Orchard Mesa (13.6% Hispanic), and Grand Junction (15.8% Hispanic).

Palisade's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Palisade identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Palisade roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Palisade is ranked #174 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Palisade is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fruitvale (1.1% Native American/Other). Palisade is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clifton (1.4% Native American/Other), Orchard Mesa (1.6% Native American/Other), Grand Junction (1.4% Native American/Other), and De Beque (1.4% Native American/Other).

Palisade's Multiracial Population

117 residents of Palisade identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Palisade roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Palisade is ranked #170 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Palisade is more Multiracial than neighboring Clifton (4.4% Multiracial), Orchard Mesa (4.1% Multiracial), and Grand Junction (4.4% Multiracial). Palisade is less Multiracial than neighboring Fruitvale (4.9% Multiracial), and De Beque (6.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.