Huerfano County Demographics
A map of Huerfano County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 4,231 | 62.0% |
Hispanic | 2,130 | 31.2% |
Multiracial | 256 | 3.8% |
Native American/Other | 126 | 1.8% |
Black | 53 | 0.8% |
Asian | 24 | 0.4% |
Huerfano County, Colorado had a population of 6,820 in 2020. It was 62.0% White, 0.8% Black, 0.4% Asian, 31.2% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Huerfano County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Huerfano County is the 44th most populous county of the 64 counties in Colorado.
Huerfano County's White Population
4,231 residents of Huerfano County identify as White, or 62.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Huerfano County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 64 counties in Colorado, Huerfano County is ranked #48 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Huerfano County is more White than neighboring Costilla County (35.3% White), Pueblo County (50.9% White), and Alamosa County (45.7% White). Huerfano County is less White than neighboring Custer County (89.5% White), and Fremont County (77.1% White).
Huerfano County's Black Population
53 residents of Huerfano County identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Huerfano County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 64 counties in Colorado, Huerfano County is ranked #23 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Huerfano County is more Black than neighboring Custer County (0.2% Black). Huerfano County is less Black than neighboring Costilla County (0.9% Black), Pueblo County (1.8% Black), Alamosa County (1.3% Black), and Fremont County (3.7% Black).
Huerfano County's Asian Population
24 residents of Huerfano County identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Huerfano County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 64 counties in Colorado, Huerfano County is ranked #51 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Huerfano County is less Asian than neighboring Custer County (0.5% Asian), Costilla County (1.6% Asian), Pueblo County (0.9% Asian), Alamosa County (0.9% Asian), and Fremont County (0.7% Asian).
Huerfano County's Hispanic Population
2,130 residents of Huerfano County identify as Hispanic, or 31.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Huerfano County slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 64 counties in Colorado, Huerfano County is ranked #14 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Huerfano County is more Hispanic than neighboring Custer County (3.8% Hispanic), and Fremont County (12.4% Hispanic). Huerfano County is less Hispanic than neighboring Costilla County (56.8% Hispanic), Pueblo County (41.6% Hispanic), and Alamosa County (47% Hispanic).
Huerfano County's Native American/Other Population
126 residents of Huerfano County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Huerfano County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 64 counties in Colorado, Huerfano County is ranked #11 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Huerfano County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Costilla County (1.3% Native American/Other), and Pueblo County (1.4% Native American/Other). Huerfano County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alamosa County (2.1% Native American/Other), and Fremont County (2% Native American/Other).
Huerfano County's Multiracial Population
256 residents of Huerfano County identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Huerfano County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 64 counties in Colorado, Huerfano County is ranked #35 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Huerfano County is more Multiracial than neighboring Pueblo County (3.5% Multiracial), and Alamosa County (3% Multiracial). Huerfano County is less Multiracial than neighboring Custer County (4.1% Multiracial), Costilla County (4.1% Multiracial), and Fremont County (4.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.