Watkins, CO Demographics

A map of Watkins's Population by Race

Watkins, Colorado had a population of 682 in 2020. It was 73.0% White, 1.3% Black, 0.3% Asian, 16.9% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 7.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Watkins, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 482 places in Colorado, Watkins is the 256th 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).

Watkins's White Population

498 residents of Watkins identify as White, or 73.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Watkins slightly larger than the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Watkins is ranked #310 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Watkins is more White than neighboring Aetna Estates (19.1% White), Aurora (41.7% White), Bennett (70.1% White), and Brick Center (72.4% White). Watkins is less White than neighboring Foxfield (79% White).

Watkins's Black Population

9 residents of Watkins identify as Black, or 1.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Watkins roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Watkins is ranked #79 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Watkins is less Black than neighboring Aetna Estates (1.7% Black), Aurora (15.3% Black), Bennett (2.6% Black), Brick Center (3.8% Black), and Foxfield (2% Black).

Watkins's Asian Population

2 residents of Watkins identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Watkins roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Watkins is ranked #306 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Watkins is more Asian than neighboring Aetna Estates (0% Asian), and Brick Center (0% Asian). Watkins is less Asian than neighboring Aurora (6.3% Asian), Bennett (0.4% Asian), and Foxfield (8.1% Asian).

Watkins's Hispanic Population

115 residents of Watkins identify as Hispanic, or 16.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Watkins roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Watkins is ranked #177 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Watkins is more Hispanic than neighboring Foxfield (7.2% Hispanic). Watkins is less Hispanic than neighboring Aetna Estates (76.7% Hispanic), Aurora (30.3% Hispanic), Bennett (19.4% Hispanic), and Brick Center (18.1% Hispanic).

Watkins's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Watkins identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Watkins roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Watkins is ranked #222 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Watkins is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brick Center (0% Native American/Other). Watkins is less Native American/Other than neighboring Aetna Estates (1.3% Native American/Other), Aurora (1.4% Native American/Other), Bennett (1.4% Native American/Other), and Foxfield (1.1% Native American/Other).

Watkins's Multiracial Population

51 residents of Watkins identify as Multiracial, or 7.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Watkins roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Watkins is ranked #27 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Watkins is more Multiracial than neighboring Aetna Estates (1.2% Multiracial), Aurora (5% Multiracial), Bennett (6.2% Multiracial), Brick Center (5.7% Multiracial), and Foxfield (2.7% Multiracial).

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