Commerce City, CO population by race
The table below shows Commerce City's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,628 | 67.61% |
| Black or African American | 2,450 | 3.89% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,596 | 2.53% |
| Asian | 1,479 | 2.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 98 | 0.16% |
| Some other race | 5,550 | 8.80% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9,249 | 14.67% |
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Commerce City 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; Commerce City has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Commerce City's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Commerce City population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 67.61% are white, 3.89% are Black or African American, 2.53% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.35% are Asian, 0.16% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 8.80% are some other race and 14.67% are multiracial.
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Commerce City, CO population by race.
The largest racial group in Commerce City is White with a population of 42,628 (67.61% of the total population).
Commerce City '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 Commerce City is White with a population of 42,628 (67.61% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 9,249 (14.67% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Commerce City, CO
By ethnicity, 30,538 (48.43% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 32,512 (51.57% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Commerce City, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 26,671 (82.03% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Commerce City, CO Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Commerce City's Non-Hispanic population.
Commerce City 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 | 26,671 | 82.03% |
| Black or African American alone | 2,351 | 7.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 132 | 0.41% |
| Asian alone | 1,472 | 4.53% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 56 | 0.17% |
| Some other race alone | 127 | 0.39% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,703 | 5.24% |
Among the Hispanic population in Commerce City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 26,190 (85.76% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Commerce City, CO Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Commerce City's Hispanic population.
Commerce City Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 26,190 | 85.76% |
| Puerto Rican | 472 | 1.55% |
| Cuban | 108 | 0.35% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 3,768 | 12.34% |
Things to know
What percentage of Commerce City, CO is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 48.43% of Commerce City population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Commerce City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 26,190 (85.76% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Commerce City, CO have?
Commerce City, CO has 2,450 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 3.89% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Commerce City is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Commerce City, CO?
With 51.57% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Commerce City.
That being said, with a 8.80% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Commerce City.
What is the majority race in Commerce City, CO?
With a population of 42,628 (67.61% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Commerce City.
Some other races are second largest race in Commerce City, with 8.80% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
