Colorado Springs, CO Demographics

A map of Colorado Springs's Population by Race

Colorado Springs, Colorado had a population of 478,961 in 2020. It was 65.3% White, 5.5% Black, 3.3% Asian, 18.4% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 6.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Colorado Springs, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 482 places in Colorado, Colorado Springs is the 2nd 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).

Colorado Springs's White Population

312,752 residents of Colorado Springs identify as White, or 65.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Colorado Springs roughly similar to the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Colorado Springs is ranked #362 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Colorado Springs is more White than neighboring Cimarron Hills (57.2% White), Stratmoor (48.4% White), Security-Widefield (57.4% White), and Fort Carson (53% White). Colorado Springs is less White than neighboring Manitou Springs (84.9% White).

Colorado Springs's Black Population

26,368 residents of Colorado Springs identify as Black, or 5.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Colorado Springs roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Colorado Springs is ranked #13 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Colorado Springs is more Black than neighboring Manitou Springs (1% Black). Colorado Springs is less Black than neighboring Cimarron Hills (6.9% Black), Stratmoor (8.5% Black), Security-Widefield (8.7% Black), and Fort Carson (13.2% Black).

Colorado Springs's Asian Population

15,672 residents of Colorado Springs identify as Asian, or 3.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Colorado Springs roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Colorado Springs is ranked #57 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Colorado Springs is more Asian than neighboring Cimarron Hills (3.1% Asian), Stratmoor (2.3% Asian), Security-Widefield (2.8% Asian), Manitou Springs (1.1% Asian), and Fort Carson (3% Asian).

Colorado Springs's Hispanic Population

87,897 residents of Colorado Springs identify as Hispanic, or 18.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado Springs roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Colorado Springs is ranked #163 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Colorado Springs is more Hispanic than neighboring Manitou Springs (6.9% Hispanic). Colorado Springs is less Hispanic than neighboring Cimarron Hills (23.4% Hispanic), Stratmoor (32% Hispanic), Security-Widefield (21.1% Hispanic), and Fort Carson (21.7% Hispanic).

Colorado Springs's Native American/Other Population

6,727 residents of Colorado Springs identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado Springs roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Colorado Springs is ranked #123 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Colorado Springs is more Native American/Other than neighboring Manitou Springs (1.2% Native American/Other). Colorado Springs is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cimarron Hills (1.8% Native American/Other), Stratmoor (1.8% Native American/Other), Security-Widefield (2.2% Native American/Other), and Fort Carson (2.5% Native American/Other).

Colorado Springs's Multiracial Population

29,545 residents of Colorado Springs identify as Multiracial, or 6.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado Springs roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Colorado Springs is ranked #59 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Colorado Springs is more Multiracial than neighboring Manitou Springs (4.9% Multiracial). Colorado Springs is less Multiracial than neighboring Cimarron Hills (7.5% Multiracial), Stratmoor (6.9% Multiracial), Security-Widefield (7.8% Multiracial), and Fort Carson (6.5% Multiracial).

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