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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted Colorado? Where cities and towns in Colorado have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 27.6% increase in the Hispanic population in Colorado.
The 10 Cities In Colorado With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
What's the city in Colorado with the largest hispanic/latino population? Federal Heights took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in Colorado for 2023.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Colorado ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in Colorado or the safest places in Colorado.
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Population: 14,111
% Hispanic/Latino: 63.57%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 8,971
Percent Change Since 2010: 83.42%
More on Federal Heights: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 7,947
% Hispanic/Latino: 57.03%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 4,532
Percent Change Since 2010: 11.3%
More on Fort Lupton: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,704
% Hispanic/Latino: 56.26%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 5,459
Percent Change Since 2010: 23.09%
More on Alamosa: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 11,483
% Hispanic/Latino: 52.9%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 6,074
Percent Change Since 2010: 30.01%
More on Fort Morgan: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 111,424
% Hispanic/Latino: 49.47%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 55,121
Percent Change Since 2010: 7.27%
More on Pueblo: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 61,516
% Hispanic/Latino: 48.6%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 29,896
Percent Change Since 2010: 53.09%
More on Commerce City: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 8,047
% Hispanic/Latino: 48.5%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,903
Percent Change Since 2010: 119.89%
More on Gypsum: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 7,282
% Hispanic/Latino: 46.79%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,407
Percent Change Since 2010: 7.65%
More on La Junta: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 8,318
% Hispanic/Latino: 46.75%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,889
Percent Change Since 2010: -18.33%
More on Trinidad: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 21,727
% Hispanic/Latino: 46.05%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 10,005
Percent Change Since 2010: 40.58%
More on Evans: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Colorado With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across Colorado.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2017-2021 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 70 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 63.6% to 5.2%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Federal Heights took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Greenwood Village was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Colorado ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across Colorado
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across Colorado according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Colorado:
- Greenwood Village
- Cherry Hills Village
- Lone Tree
For more Colorado reading, check out:
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Colorado
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal Heights | 63.57% |
| 2 | Fort Lupton | 57.03% |
| 3 | Alamosa | 56.26% |
| 4 | Fort Morgan | 52.9% |
| 5 | Pueblo | 49.47% |
| 6 | Commerce City | 48.6% |
| 7 | Gypsum | 48.5% |
| 8 | La Junta | 46.79% |
| 9 | Trinidad | 46.75% |
| 10 | Evans | 46.05% |
| 11 | Edgewater | 42.16% |
| 12 | Sheridan | 40.92% |
| 13 | Lamar | 40.87% |
| 14 | Greeley | 40.28% |
| 15 | Thornton | 36.69% |
| 16 | Brighton | 36.04% |
| 17 | Rifle | 35.96% |
| 18 | Northglenn | 34.82% |
| 19 | Avon | 32.73% |
| 20 | Denver | 29.43% |
| 21 | Aurora | 29.04% |
| 22 | Glenwood Springs | 28.97% |
| 23 | Fountain | 27.31% |
| 24 | Firestone | 26.81% |
| 25 | Eagle | 26.09% |
| 26 | Carbondale | 25.25% |
| 27 | Delta | 24.81% |
| 28 | Westminster | 23.65% |
| 29 | Longmont | 23.51% |
| 30 | Milliken | 22.89% |
| 31 | Lakewood | 22.72% |
| 32 | Cortez | 21.31% |
| 33 | Sterling | 20.66% |
| 34 | Montrose | 20.49% |
| 35 | Brush | 20.31% |
| 36 | Wheat Ridge | 19.83% |
| 37 | Craig | 18.77% |
| 38 | Colorado Springs | 18.44% |
| 39 | Englewood | 17.75% |
| 40 | Salida | 17.35% |
| 41 | Lafayette | 16.81% |
| 42 | Frederick | 16.34% |
| 43 | John | 16.03% |
| 44 | Grand Junction | 15.74% |
| 45 | Arvada | 15.18% |
| 46 | Loveland | 13.42% |
| 47 | Broomfield | 12.94% |
| 48 | Fort Collins | 12.61% |
| 49 | Littleton | 12.48% |
| 50 | Berthoud | 12.25% |
| 51 | Parker | 12.1% |
| 52 | Wellington | 11.47% |
| 53 | Gunnison | 11.33% |
| 54 | Castle Rock | 11.04% |
| 55 | Boulder | 10.64% |
| 56 | Fruita | 10.45% |
| 57 | Aspen | 10.24% |
| 58 | Estes Park | 10.0% |
| 59 | Golden | 9.5% |
| 60 | Erie | 9.25% |
| 61 | Steamboat Springs | 8.99% |
| 62 | Centennial | 8.98% |
| 63 | Louisville | 8.82% |
| 64 | Superior | 8.65% |
| 65 | Durango | 8.62% |
| 66 | Windsor | 8.15% |
| 67 | Woodland Park | 7.02% |
| 68 | Lone Tree | 6.15% |
| 69 | Cherry Hills Village | 5.49% |
| 70 | Greenwood Village | 5.15% |
