Simla, CO Demographics

A map of Simla's Population by Race

Simla, Colorado had a population of 601 in 2020. It was 84.0% White, 0.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, 8.2% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 6.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Simla, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 482 places in Colorado, Simla is the 270th 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).

Simla's White Population

505 residents of Simla identify as White, or 84.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Simla larger than the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Simla is ranked #158 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Simla is more White than neighboring Ramah (82% White), Limon (76% White), and Peyton (82.2% White). Simla is less White than neighboring Matheson (92.4% White), and Calhan (84.1% White).

Simla's Black Population

4 residents of Simla identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Simla roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Simla is ranked #167 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Simla is more Black than neighboring Matheson (0% Black), Calhan (0.4% Black), and Peyton (0% Black). Simla is less Black than neighboring Ramah (1.8% Black), and Limon (1.1% Black).

Simla's Asian Population

0 residents of Simla identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Simla roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Simla is ranked #354 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Simla is less Asian than neighboring Ramah (1.8% Asian), Limon (1.2% Asian), and Peyton (0.9% Asian).

Simla's Hispanic Population

49 residents of Simla identify as Hispanic, or 8.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Simla less than the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Simla is ranked #323 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Simla is more Hispanic than neighboring Ramah (3.6% Hispanic), Matheson (3.8% Hispanic), and Calhan (6% Hispanic). Simla is less Hispanic than neighboring Limon (15.7% Hispanic), and Peyton (9.8% Hispanic).

Simla's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Simla identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Simla roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Simla is ranked #174 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Simla is more Native American/Other than neighboring Matheson (0% Native American/Other). Simla is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ramah (4.5% Native American/Other), Calhan (1.4% Native American/Other), Limon (1.9% Native American/Other), and Peyton (1.4% Native American/Other).

Simla's Multiracial Population

36 residents of Simla identify as Multiracial, or 6.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Simla roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Simla is ranked #66 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Simla is more Multiracial than neighboring Matheson (3.8% Multiracial), Limon (4.1% Multiracial), and Peyton (5.6% Multiracial). Simla is less Multiracial than neighboring Ramah (6.3% Multiracial), and Calhan (8% Multiracial).

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