Walsenburg, CO Demographics
A map of Walsenburg's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 1,522 | 49.9% |
White | 1,307 | 42.9% |
Multiracial | 107 | 3.5% |
Native American/Other | 69 | 2.3% |
Black | 33 | 1.1% |
Asian | 11 | 0.4% |
Walsenburg, Colorado had a population of 3,049 in 2020. It was 42.9% White, 1.1% Black, 0.4% Asian, 49.9% Hispanic, 2.3% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Walsenburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 482 places in Colorado, Walsenburg is the 143rd 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).
Walsenburg's White Population
1,307 residents of Walsenburg identify as White, or 42.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Walsenburg considerably less than the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Walsenburg is ranked #438 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Walsenburg is more White than neighboring Lynn (9.1% White). Walsenburg is less White than neighboring La Veta (84.2% White), Aguilar (48.9% White), Colorado City (81.4% White), and Rye (78.2% White).
Walsenburg's Black Population
33 residents of Walsenburg identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Walsenburg roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Walsenburg is ranked #105 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Walsenburg is more Black than neighboring Lynn (0% Black), La Veta (0.7% Black), Aguilar (0% Black), and Colorado City (0.4% Black). Walsenburg is less Black than neighboring Rye (1.9% Black).
Walsenburg's Asian Population
11 residents of Walsenburg identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Walsenburg roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Walsenburg is ranked #276 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Walsenburg is more Asian than neighboring Lynn (0% Asian), La Veta (0.3% Asian), Aguilar (0% Asian), Colorado City (0.2% Asian), and Rye (0% Asian).
Walsenburg's Hispanic Population
1,522 residents of Walsenburg identify as Hispanic, or 49.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Walsenburg considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Walsenburg is ranked #37 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Walsenburg is more Hispanic than neighboring La Veta (10% Hispanic), Aguilar (46.9% Hispanic), Colorado City (13.4% Hispanic), and Rye (15.5% Hispanic). Walsenburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Lynn (54.5% Hispanic).
Walsenburg's Native American/Other Population
69 residents of Walsenburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Walsenburg roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Walsenburg is ranked #59 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Walsenburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Veta (0.9% Native American/Other), Aguilar (1.5% Native American/Other), Colorado City (1.4% Native American/Other), and Rye (1% Native American/Other). Walsenburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lynn (18.2% Native American/Other).
Walsenburg's Multiracial Population
107 residents of Walsenburg identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Walsenburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Walsenburg is ranked #298 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Walsenburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Aguilar (2.6% Multiracial), Colorado City (3.1% Multiracial), and Rye (3.4% Multiracial). Walsenburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Lynn (18.2% Multiracial), and La Veta (3.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.