Trinidad
City in Las Animas County, Colorado
Trinidad is a city in Las Animas County, Colorado, with 8,329 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,010 ft (1,832 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jansen, 3.5 miles W.
- 8,329residents (2020 Census)
- 6,010 ftelevation · 1,832 m
- 9.5 sq miland area · 24.6 km²
- 875 / sq mipopulation density
- 81082ZIP code
About Trinidad
Trinidad is the home rule municipality that is the county seat of and the most populous municipality in Las Animas County, Colorado, United States. The population was 8,329 as of the 2020 census. Trinidad lies 21 mi (34 km) north of Raton, New Mexico, and 195 mi (314 km) south of Denver. It is on the historic Santa Fe Trail.
The city is home to Trinidad State College, the oldest community college in Colorado. The city also houses the Trinidad Triggers, a minor-league baseball team affiliated with the independent Pecos League.
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Living in Trinidad
- Median household income
- $52,273
- Median home value
- $226,800
- Median rent
- $910/mo
- Median age
- 41.9
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Trinidad had 8,329 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,329 |
|---|---|
| Density | 875 per sq mi (338 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Trinidad at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Las Animas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,329 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.51 sq mi (24.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,010 ft (1,832 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1762° N, 104.4903° W |
| ZIP code | 81082 |
| Official website | trinidad.co.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0878610 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Trinidad
- Jansen3.5 mi W
- Starkville4.5 mi SW
- El Moro5.3 mi N
- Cokedale7.6 mi W
- Hoehne9.2 mi NE
- Valdez10.6 mi W
- Segundo14.2 mi W
- Aguilar18.1 mi NW
- Lynn18.9 mi NW
- Raton, NM20.1 mi S
- Weston20.9 mi W
- Branson35.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Trinidad
What county is Trinidad in?
Trinidad is in Las Animas County, Colorado.
What is the population of Trinidad, CO?
8,329 people lived in Trinidad at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Trinidad, CO?
The ZIP code of Trinidad is 81082.
What is the elevation of Trinidad?
6,010 feet (1,832 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Trinidad?
Jansen (3.5 mi), Starkville (4.5 mi), El Moro (5.3 mi), Cokedale (7.6 mi), Hoehne (9.2 mi).
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