Cortez, CO Demographics

A map of Cortez's Population by Race

Cortez, Colorado had a population of 8,766 in 2020. It was 63.5% White, 0.3% Black, 0.9% Asian, 16.9% Hispanic, 13.8% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Cortez, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 482 places in Colorado, Cortez is the 79th 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).

Cortez's White Population

5,563 residents of Cortez identify as White, or 63.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Cortez roughly similar to the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Cortez is ranked #374 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Cortez is more White than neighboring Towaoc (0.5% White), and Marvel (58.8% White). Cortez is less White than neighboring Dolores (80.1% White), Lewis (87.9% White), and Mancos (74.4% White).

Cortez's Black Population

23 residents of Cortez identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cortez roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Cortez is ranked #268 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Cortez is more Black than neighboring Dolores (0.1% Black), Lewis (0% Black), Towaoc (0.2% Black), and Marvel (0% Black). Cortez is less Black than neighboring Mancos (0.5% Black).

Cortez's Asian Population

75 residents of Cortez identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cortez roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Cortez is ranked #198 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Cortez is more Asian than neighboring Dolores (0% Asian), Lewis (0.4% Asian), Towaoc (0% Asian), Mancos (0.3% Asian), and Marvel (0% Asian).

Cortez's Hispanic Population

1,480 residents of Cortez identify as Hispanic, or 16.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cortez roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Cortez is ranked #177 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Cortez is more Hispanic than neighboring Dolores (10.3% Hispanic), Lewis (8.6% Hispanic), Towaoc (2.8% Hispanic), and Mancos (15.1% Hispanic). Cortez is less Hispanic than neighboring Marvel (33.8% Hispanic).

Cortez's Native American/Other Population

1,212 residents of Cortez identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 13.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Cortez larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Cortez is ranked #6 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Cortez is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dolores (6% Native American/Other), Lewis (0% Native American/Other), Mancos (4.4% Native American/Other), and Marvel (5.9% Native American/Other). Cortez is less Native American/Other than neighboring Towaoc (95% Native American/Other).

Cortez's Multiracial Population

413 residents of Cortez identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cortez roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Cortez is ranked #155 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Cortez is more Multiracial than neighboring Dolores (3.5% Multiracial), Lewis (3.1% Multiracial), Towaoc (1.5% Multiracial), and Marvel (1.5% Multiracial). Cortez is less Multiracial than neighboring Mancos (5.3% Multiracial).

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