Colorado Springs, CO population by race
The table below shows Colorado Springs's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 351,990 | 73.39% |
| Black or African American | 28,869 | 6.02% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5,239 | 1.09% |
| Asian | 15,057 | 3.14% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1,296 | 0.27% |
| Some other race | 22,113 | 4.61% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 55,048 | 11.48% |
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Colorado Springs population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Colorado Springs has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Colorado Springs's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Colorado Springs population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 73.39% are white, 6.02% are Black or African American, 1.09% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.14% are Asian, 0.27% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 4.61% are some other race and 11.48% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Colorado Springs, CO population by race.
The largest racial group in Colorado Springs is White with a population of 351,990 (73.39% of the total population).
Colorado Springs 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Colorado Springs is White with a population of 351,990 (73.39% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 55,048 (11.48% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Colorado Springs, CO
By ethnicity, 88,963 (18.55% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 390,649 (81.45% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Colorado Springs, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 317,725 (81.33% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Colorado Springs, CO Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Colorado Springs's Non-Hispanic population.
Colorado Springs Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 317,725 | 81.33% |
| Black or African American alone | 26,862 | 6.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,270 | 0.33% |
| Asian alone | 14,532 | 3.72% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 1,098 | 0.28% |
| Some other race alone | 2,210 | 0.57% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 26,952 | 6.90% |
Among the Hispanic population in Colorado Springs, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 56,519 (63.53% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Colorado Springs, CO Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Colorado Springs's Hispanic population.
Colorado Springs Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 56,519 | 63.53% |
| Puerto Rican | 6,023 | 6.77% |
| Cuban | 1,291 | 1.45% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 25,130 | 28.25% |
Things to know
What percentage of Colorado Springs, CO is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 18.55% of Colorado Springs population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Colorado Springs, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 56,519 (63.53% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Colorado Springs, CO have?
Colorado Springs, CO has 28,869 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 6.02% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Colorado Springs is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Colorado Springs, CO?
With 81.45% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Colorado Springs.
That being said, with a 6.02% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Colorado Springs.
What is the majority race in Colorado Springs, CO?
With a population of 351,990 (73.39% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Colorado Springs.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Colorado Springs, with 6.02% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
