Colorado Demographics

A map of Colorado's Population by Race

Colorado had a population of 5,773,714 in 2020. It was 65.1% White, 3.8% Black, 3.4% Asian, 21.9% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Colorado, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Colorado is the 21st most populous state in the United States.

Colorado's White Population

3,760,663 residents of Colorado identify as White, or 65.1%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Colorado is #27 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Colorado is more White than neighboring New Mexico (36.5% White). Colorado is less White than neighboring Wyoming (81.4% White), Utah (75.4% White), Nebraska (75.7% White), and Kansas (72.2% White).

Colorado's Black Population

221,310 residents of Colorado identify as Black, or 3.8%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Colorado is #37 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Colorado is more Black than neighboring Wyoming (0.8% Black), New Mexico (1.8% Black), and Utah (1.1% Black). Colorado is less Black than neighboring Nebraska (4.8% Black), and Kansas (5.6% Black).

Colorado's Asian Population

195,220 residents of Colorado identify as Asian, or 3.4%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Colorado is #22 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Colorado is more Asian than neighboring Wyoming (0.9% Asian), New Mexico (1.7% Asian), Utah (2.4% Asian), Nebraska (2.7% Asian), and Kansas (2.9% Asian).

Colorado's Hispanic Population

1,263,390 residents of Colorado identify as Hispanic, or 21.9%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Colorado is #7 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Colorado is more Hispanic than neighboring Wyoming (10.2% Hispanic), Utah (15.1% Hispanic), Nebraska (12% Hispanic), and Kansas (13% Hispanic). Colorado is less Hispanic than neighboring New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic).

Colorado's Native American/Other Population

72,333 residents of Colorado identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Colorado is #22 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Colorado is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nebraska (1.2% Native American/Other), and Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Colorado is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wyoming (2.5% Native American/Other), New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other), and Utah (2.4% Native American/Other).

Colorado's Multiracial Population

260,798 residents of Colorado identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Colorado is #15 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Colorado is more Multiracial than neighboring Wyoming (4.1% Multiracial), New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial), Utah (3.7% Multiracial), and Nebraska (3.7% Multiracial). Colorado is less Multiracial than neighboring Kansas (5.1% Multiracial).

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