Colorado Demographics

A map of Colorado's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,797,912	3,760,663	64.8%	65.1%
Hispanic	1,320,937	1,263,390	22.5%	21.9%
Multiracial	270,138	260,798	4.6%	4.5%
Black	224,141	221,310	3.8%	3.8%
Asian	188,583	195,220	3.2%	3.4%
Native American/Other	60,478	72,333	1.0%	1.3%

Colorado has an estimated population of 5,862,189, a slight increase from the 5,773,714 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.8% White, 22.5% Hispanic, 4.6% Multiracial, 3.8% Black, 3.2% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Colorado, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Colorado is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Colorado, that probability was 52.3% in 2020 and 52.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Colorado is ranked the 21st most populous state in the United States, out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Colorado was ranked the 21st most populous state in the 2020 Census.

Colorado's White Population

3,797,912 residents of Colorado, or 64.8% of the population, identify as White. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Colorado is 27th in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Colorado's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Colorado's population has remained roughly unchanged at 64.8%.

Colorado is more White than neighboring New Mexico (36% White). Colorado is less White than neighboring Wyoming (81.4% White). Utah (74.7% White). Nebraska (75.3% White). and Kansas (72.7% White).

Colorado's Black Population

224,141 residents of Colorado, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Colorado is 37th in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Colorado's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. Black residents' share of Colorado's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

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 (4.6% Black), and Kansas (5.2% Black),

Colorado's Asian Population

188,583 residents of Colorado, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Colorado is 22nd in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Colorado's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. Asian residents' share of Colorado's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Colorado is more Asian than neighboring Wyoming (0.8% Asian), New Mexico (1.6% Asian), Utah (2.4% Asian), Nebraska (2.6% Asian), and Kansas (2.9% Asian).

Colorado's Hispanic Population

1,320,937 residents of Colorado, or 22.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Colorado is 7th in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Colorado's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Colorado's population has increased from 21.9% to 22.5%.

Colorado is more Hispanic than neighboring Wyoming (10.7% Hispanic), Utah (15.9% Hispanic), Nebraska (12.7% Hispanic), and Kansas (13.6% Hispanic). Colorado is less Hispanic than neighboring New Mexico (48.4% Hispanic),

Colorado's Native American/Other Population

60,478 residents of Colorado, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Colorado is 22nd in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Colorado's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Colorado's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Colorado is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kansas (0.9% Native American/Other). Colorado is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wyoming (2.4% Native American/Other). New Mexico (9% Native American/Other). and Utah (1.9% Native American/Other).

Colorado's Multiracial Population

270,138 residents of Colorado, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Colorado is 15th in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Colorado's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Colorado's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Colorado is more Multiracial than neighboring Wyoming (4% Multiracial), New Mexico (3.1% Multiracial), Utah (4% Multiracial), and Nebraska (3.8% Multiracial). Colorado is less Multiracial than neighboring Kansas (4.8% 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.