Baca County Demographics
A map of Baca County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,916 | 83.2% |
Hispanic | 346 | 9.9% |
Multiracial | 142 | 4.1% |
Native American/Other | 75 | 2.1% |
Black | 19 | 0.5% |
Asian | 8 | 0.2% |
Baca County, Colorado had a population of 3,506 in 2020. It was 83.2% White, 0.5% Black, 0.2% Asian, 9.9% Hispanic, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Baca County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Baca County is the 55th most populous county of the 64 counties in Colorado.
Baca County's White Population
2,916 residents of Baca County identify as White, or 83.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Baca County larger than the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 64 counties in Colorado, Baca County is ranked #20 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Baca County is more White than neighboring Cimarron County (71.7% White), Prowers County (55.7% White), Morton County (71.8% White), Stanton County (51.5% White), and Bent County (58.7% White).
Baca County's Black Population
19 residents of Baca County identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Baca County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 64 counties in Colorado, Baca County is ranked #32 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Baca County is more Black than neighboring Cimarron County (0% Black), and Stanton County (0.3% Black). Baca County is less Black than neighboring Prowers County (0.7% Black), Morton County (0.6% Black), and Bent County (4.5% Black).
Baca County's Asian Population
8 residents of Baca County identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Baca County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 64 counties in Colorado, Baca County is ranked #62 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Baca County is more Asian than neighboring Cimarron County (0% Asian), and Stanton County (0.1% Asian). Baca County is less Asian than neighboring Prowers County (0.3% Asian), Morton County (1.1% Asian), and Bent County (0.7% Asian).
Baca County's Hispanic Population
346 residents of Baca County identify as Hispanic, or 9.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Baca County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 64 counties in Colorado, Baca County is ranked #47 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Baca County is less Hispanic than neighboring Cimarron County (24.5% Hispanic), Prowers County (39% Hispanic), Morton County (21.9% Hispanic), Stanton County (43.6% Hispanic), and Bent County (31.2% Hispanic).
Baca County's Native American/Other Population
75 residents of Baca County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Baca County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 64 counties in Colorado, Baca County is ranked #4 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Baca County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cimarron County (0.5% Native American/Other), Prowers County (1.5% Native American/Other), Morton County (1.1% Native American/Other), Stanton County (1% Native American/Other), and Bent County (1.7% Native American/Other).
Baca County's Multiracial Population
142 residents of Baca County identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Baca County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 64 counties in Colorado, Baca County is ranked #30 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Baca County is more Multiracial than neighboring Cimarron County (3.2% Multiracial), Prowers County (2.9% Multiracial), Morton County (3.4% Multiracial), Stanton County (3.4% Multiracial), and Bent County (3.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.