Orchard Mesa, CO Demographics

A map of Orchard Mesa's Population by Race

Orchard Mesa, Colorado had a population of 6,688 in 2020. It was 79.6% White, 0.4% Black, 0.8% Asian, 13.6% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Orchard Mesa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 482 places in Colorado, Orchard Mesa is the 95th 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).

Orchard Mesa's White Population

5,323 residents of Orchard Mesa identify as White, or 79.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Orchard Mesa larger than the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Orchard Mesa is ranked #238 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Orchard Mesa is more White than neighboring Fruitvale (77.9% White), Clifton (68.9% White), and Grand Junction (76% White). Orchard Mesa is less White than neighboring Redlands (85.9% White), and Palisade (81.1% White).

Orchard Mesa's Black Population

26 residents of Orchard Mesa identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Orchard Mesa roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Orchard Mesa is ranked #241 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Orchard Mesa is more Black than neighboring Redlands (0.3% Black), and Palisade (0.3% Black). Orchard Mesa is less Black than neighboring Fruitvale (0.6% Black), Clifton (0.7% Black), and Grand Junction (0.9% Black).

Orchard Mesa's Asian Population

53 residents of Orchard Mesa identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Orchard Mesa roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Orchard Mesa is ranked #210 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Orchard Mesa is more Asian than neighboring Clifton (0.4% Asian). Orchard Mesa is less Asian than neighboring Fruitvale (1.1% Asian), Grand Junction (1.5% Asian), Redlands (1.1% Asian), and Palisade (1% Asian).

Orchard Mesa's Hispanic Population

907 residents of Orchard Mesa identify as Hispanic, or 13.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Orchard Mesa slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Orchard Mesa is ranked #213 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Orchard Mesa is more Hispanic than neighboring Redlands (7.1% Hispanic), and Palisade (11.9% Hispanic). Orchard Mesa is less Hispanic than neighboring Fruitvale (14.3% Hispanic), Clifton (24.1% Hispanic), and Grand Junction (15.8% Hispanic).

Orchard Mesa's Native American/Other Population

106 residents of Orchard Mesa identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Orchard Mesa roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Orchard Mesa is ranked #92 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Orchard Mesa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fruitvale (1.1% Native American/Other), Clifton (1.4% Native American/Other), Grand Junction (1.4% Native American/Other), Redlands (0.7% Native American/Other), and Palisade (1.2% Native American/Other).

Orchard Mesa's Multiracial Population

273 residents of Orchard Mesa identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Orchard Mesa roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Orchard Mesa is ranked #235 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Orchard Mesa is less Multiracial than neighboring Fruitvale (4.9% Multiracial), Clifton (4.4% Multiracial), Grand Junction (4.4% Multiracial), Redlands (4.9% Multiracial), and Palisade (4.6% Multiracial).

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