FIGURE 1
Dolores County, CO population by race.
The largest racial group in Dolores County is White with a population of 1,929 (82.83% of the total population).
Dolores County, CO population by race
The table below shows Dolores County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,929 | 82.83% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 136 | 5.84% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 175 | 7.51% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 89 | 3.82% |
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Dolores County 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; Dolores County has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Dolores County's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Dolores County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 82.83% are white, 5.84% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 7.51% are some other race and 3.82% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Dolores County, CO population by race.
The largest racial group in Dolores County is White with a population of 1,929 (82.83% of the total population).
Dolores County '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 county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Dolores County is White with a population of 1,929 (82.83% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 89 (3.82% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Dolores County, CO
By ethnicity, 319 (13.70% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,010 (86.30% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Dolores County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,785 (88.81% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Dolores County, CO Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Dolores County's Non-Hispanic population.
Dolores County 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 | 1,785 | 88.81% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 136 | 6.77% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 8 | 0.40% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 81 | 4.03% |
Among the Hispanic population in Dolores County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 294 (92.16% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Dolores County, CO Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Dolores County's Hispanic population.
Dolores County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 294 | 92.16% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 25 | 7.84% |
Things to know
What percentage of Dolores County, CO is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 13.70% of Dolores County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Dolores County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 294 (92.16% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Dolores County, CO have?
Dolores County, CO has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Dolores County, CO?
With 86.30% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Dolores County.
That being said, with a 7.51% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Dolores County.
What is the majority race in Dolores County, CO?
With a population of 1,929 (82.83% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Dolores County.
Some other races are second largest race in Dolores County, with 7.51% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
