Wheat Ridge, CO population by race
The table below shows Wheat Ridge's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,319 | 84.68% |
| Black or African American | 240 | 0.74% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 524 | 1.62% |
| Asian | 386 | 1.20% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 789 | 2.45% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,005 | 9.31% |
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Wheat Ridge 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; Wheat Ridge has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Wheat Ridge's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Wheat Ridge population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 84.68% are white, 0.74% are Black or African American, 1.62% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.20% are Asian, 2.45% are some other race and 9.31% are multiracial.
Wheat Ridge '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 Wheat Ridge is White with a population of 27,319 (84.68% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 3,005 (9.31% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wheat Ridge, CO
By ethnicity, 6,610 (20.49% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 25,653 (79.51% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Wheat Ridge, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 24,033 (93.68% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Wheat Ridge, CO Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Wheat Ridge's Non-Hispanic population.
Wheat Ridge 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 | 24,033 | 93.68% |
| Black or African American alone | 197 | 0.77% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 123 | 0.48% |
| Asian alone | 363 | 1.42% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 57 | 0.22% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 880 | 3.43% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wheat Ridge, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 4,653 (70.39% of the total Hispanic population).
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Wheat Ridge, CO Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Wheat Ridge's Hispanic population.
Wheat Ridge Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 4,653 | 70.39% |
| Puerto Rican | 97 | 1.47% |
| Cuban | 43 | 0.65% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,817 | 27.49% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wheat Ridge, CO is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 20.49% of Wheat Ridge population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wheat Ridge, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 4,653 (70.39% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wheat Ridge, CO have?
Wheat Ridge, CO has 240 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.74% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Wheat Ridge is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Wheat Ridge, CO?
With 79.51% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Wheat Ridge.
That being said, with a 2.45% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Wheat Ridge.
What is the majority race in Wheat Ridge, CO?
With a population of 27,319 (84.68% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Wheat Ridge.
Some other races are second largest race in Wheat Ridge, with 2.45% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
