Dakota Ridge, CO Demographics

A map of Dakota Ridge's Population by Race

Dakota Ridge, Colorado had a population of 33,892 in 2020. It was 77.1% White, 0.8% Black, 3.3% Asian, 13.1% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Dakota Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 482 places in Colorado, Dakota Ridge is the 25th 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).

Dakota Ridge's White Population

26,146 residents of Dakota Ridge identify as White, or 77.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Dakota Ridge slightly larger than the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Dakota Ridge is ranked #267 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Dakota Ridge is more White than neighboring Lakewood (66.3% White). Dakota Ridge is less White than neighboring Ken Caryl (78.9% White), Morrison (90.2% White), Columbine (80.7% White), and Bow Mar (85.6% White).

Dakota Ridge's Black Population

286 residents of Dakota Ridge identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Dakota Ridge roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Dakota Ridge is ranked #145 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Dakota Ridge is more Black than neighboring Morrison (0% Black), and Bow Mar (0.4% Black). Dakota Ridge is less Black than neighboring Lakewood (1.8% Black).

Dakota Ridge's Asian Population

1,111 residents of Dakota Ridge identify as Asian, or 3.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Dakota Ridge roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Dakota Ridge is ranked #57 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Dakota Ridge is more Asian than neighboring Ken Caryl (2.6% Asian), Morrison (0.8% Asian), Columbine (2.4% Asian), and Bow Mar (2.5% Asian). Dakota Ridge is less Asian than neighboring Lakewood (3.7% Asian).

Dakota Ridge's Hispanic Population

4,446 residents of Dakota Ridge identify as Hispanic, or 13.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Dakota Ridge slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Dakota Ridge is ranked #222 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Dakota Ridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Ken Caryl (11.9% Hispanic), Morrison (6.6% Hispanic), Columbine (10.9% Hispanic), and Bow Mar (5.6% Hispanic). Dakota Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Lakewood (22.7% Hispanic).

Dakota Ridge's Native American/Other Population

356 residents of Dakota Ridge identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Dakota Ridge roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Dakota Ridge is ranked #194 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Dakota Ridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ken Caryl (0.8% Native American/Other), Morrison (0.8% Native American/Other), Columbine (0.9% Native American/Other), and Bow Mar (0.4% Native American/Other). Dakota Ridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lakewood (1.4% Native American/Other).

Dakota Ridge's Multiracial Population

1,547 residents of Dakota Ridge identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Dakota Ridge roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Dakota Ridge is ranked #170 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Dakota Ridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Morrison (1.8% Multiracial), Columbine (4.3% Multiracial), and Lakewood (4.2% Multiracial). Dakota Ridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Ken Caryl (5% Multiracial), and Bow Mar (5.6% Multiracial).

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