Rocky Ford, CO Demographics
A map of Rocky Ford's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 2,208 | 57.0% |
White | 1,481 | 38.2% |
Multiracial | 89 | 2.3% |
Native American/Other | 43 | 1.1% |
Black | 28 | 0.7% |
Asian | 27 | 0.7% |
Rocky Ford, Colorado had a population of 3,876 in 2020. It was 38.2% White, 0.7% Black, 0.7% Asian, 57.0% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 2.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rocky Ford, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 482 places in Colorado, Rocky Ford is the 130th 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).
Rocky Ford's White Population
1,481 residents of Rocky Ford identify as White, or 38.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Rocky Ford considerably less than the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Rocky Ford is ranked #449 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Rocky Ford is less White than neighboring Swink (71.2% White), Manzanola (47.2% White), Ordway (61.9% White), La Junta Gardens (61% White), and La Junta (44.6% White).
Rocky Ford's Black Population
28 residents of Rocky Ford identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rocky Ford roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Rocky Ford is ranked #167 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Rocky Ford is more Black than neighboring Manzanola (0% Black), and Ordway (0.5% Black). Rocky Ford is less Black than neighboring La Junta Gardens (0.8% Black), and La Junta (1.1% Black).
Rocky Ford's Asian Population
27 residents of Rocky Ford identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rocky Ford roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Rocky Ford is ranked #229 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Rocky Ford is more Asian than neighboring Manzanola (0% Asian). Rocky Ford is less Asian than neighboring Swink (0.8% Asian), Ordway (0.8% Asian), and La Junta Gardens (0.8% Asian).
Rocky Ford's Hispanic Population
2,208 residents of Rocky Ford identify as Hispanic, or 57.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rocky Ford considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Rocky Ford is ranked #28 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Rocky Ford is more Hispanic than neighboring Swink (24.8% Hispanic), Manzanola (43.7% Hispanic), Ordway (30.6% Hispanic), La Junta Gardens (34.1% Hispanic), and La Junta (49.3% Hispanic).
Rocky Ford's Native American/Other Population
43 residents of Rocky Ford 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 Rocky Ford roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Rocky Ford is ranked #194 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Rocky Ford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Swink (0.2% Native American/Other). Rocky Ford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Manzanola (5% Native American/Other), Ordway (1.5% Native American/Other), La Junta Gardens (2.4% Native American/Other), and La Junta (1.5% Native American/Other).
Rocky Ford's Multiracial Population
89 residents of Rocky Ford identify as Multiracial, or 2.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rocky Ford roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Rocky Ford is ranked #398 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Rocky Ford is more Multiracial than neighboring La Junta Gardens (0.8% Multiracial). Rocky Ford is less Multiracial than neighboring Manzanola (4.1% Multiracial), Ordway (4.7% Multiracial), and La Junta (2.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.