La Veta, CO Demographics
A map of La Veta's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 726 | 84.2% |
Hispanic | 86 | 10.0% |
Multiracial | 33 | 3.8% |
Native American/Other | 8 | 0.9% |
Black | 6 | 0.7% |
Asian | 3 | 0.3% |
La Veta, Colorado had a population of 862 in 2020. It was 84.2% White, 0.7% Black, 0.3% Asian, 10.0% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of La Veta, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 482 places in Colorado, La Veta is the 237th 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).
La Veta's White Population
726 residents of La Veta identify as White, or 84.2%. This makes the White share of the population of La Veta larger than the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, La Veta is ranked #149 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
La Veta is more White than neighboring Walsenburg (42.9% White), Gardner (44.3% White), Aguilar (48.9% White), and Lynn (9.1% White). La Veta is less White than neighboring Stonewall Gap (89.4% White).
La Veta's Black Population
6 residents of La Veta identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of La Veta roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, La Veta is ranked #167 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
La Veta is more Black than neighboring Gardner (0% Black), Stonewall Gap (0% Black), Aguilar (0% Black), and Lynn (0% Black). La Veta is less Black than neighboring Walsenburg (1.1% Black).
La Veta's Asian Population
3 residents of La Veta identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of La Veta roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, La Veta is ranked #306 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
La Veta is more Asian than neighboring Gardner (0% Asian), Stonewall Gap (0% Asian), Aguilar (0% Asian), and Lynn (0% Asian). La Veta is less Asian than neighboring Walsenburg (0.4% Asian).
La Veta's Hispanic Population
86 residents of La Veta identify as Hispanic, or 10.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of La Veta slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, La Veta is ranked #276 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
La Veta is more Hispanic than neighboring Stonewall Gap (6.1% Hispanic). La Veta is less Hispanic than neighboring Walsenburg (49.9% Hispanic), Gardner (41.5% Hispanic), Aguilar (46.9% Hispanic), and Lynn (54.5% Hispanic).
La Veta's Native American/Other Population
8 residents of La Veta identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of La Veta roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, La Veta is ranked #257 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
La Veta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Walsenburg (2.3% Native American/Other), Gardner (3.8% Native American/Other), Stonewall Gap (4.5% Native American/Other), Aguilar (1.5% Native American/Other), and Lynn (18.2% Native American/Other).
La Veta's Multiracial Population
33 residents of La Veta identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of La Veta roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, La Veta is ranked #269 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
La Veta is more Multiracial than neighboring Walsenburg (3.5% Multiracial), Stonewall Gap (0% Multiracial), and Aguilar (2.6% Multiracial). La Veta is less Multiracial than neighboring Gardner (10.4% Multiracial), and Lynn (18.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.