Pueblo County, CO population by race
The table below shows Pueblo County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 127,996 | 76.13% |
| Black or African American | 3,379 | 2.01% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4,130 | 2.46% |
| Asian | 1,451 | 0.86% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 64 | 0.04% |
| Some other race | 12,791 | 7.61% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 18,324 | 10.90% |
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Pueblo 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; Pueblo County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Pueblo County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Pueblo County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 76.13% are white, 2.01% are Black or African American, 2.46% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.86% are Asian, 0.04% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 7.61% are some other race and 10.90% are multiracial.
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Pueblo County, CO population by race.
The largest racial group in Pueblo County is White with a population of 127,996 (76.13% of the total population).
Pueblo 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 Pueblo County is White with a population of 127,996 (76.13% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 18,324 (10.90% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Pueblo County, CO
By ethnicity, 73,357 (43.63% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 94,778 (56.37% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Pueblo County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 84,917 (89.60% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Pueblo County, CO Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Pueblo County's Non-Hispanic population.
Pueblo 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 | 84,917 | 89.60% |
| Black or African American alone | 2,862 | 3.02% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,017 | 1.07% |
| Asian alone | 1,199 | 1.27% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 42 | 0.04% |
| Some other race alone | 639 | 0.67% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4,102 | 4.33% |
Among the Hispanic population in Pueblo County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 47,414 (64.63% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Pueblo County, CO Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Pueblo County's Hispanic population.
Pueblo County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 47,414 | 64.63% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,643 | 2.24% |
| Cuban | 373 | 0.51% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 23,927 | 32.62% |
Things to know
What percentage of Pueblo County, CO is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 43.63% of Pueblo County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Pueblo County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 47,414 (64.63% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Pueblo County, CO have?
Pueblo County, CO has 3,379 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.01% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Pueblo County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Pueblo County, CO?
With 56.37% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Pueblo County.
That being said, with a 7.61% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Pueblo County.
What is the majority race in Pueblo County, CO?
With a population of 127,996 (76.13% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Pueblo County.
Some other races are second largest race in Pueblo County, with 7.61% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
