The map below shows majority race by area in the Colorado Springs area, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Colorado Springs racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Colorado Springs overall is white, making up 69.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 16.3%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the south places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Colorado Springs, CO Population |
|---|---|
White |
69.7% |
Hispanic |
16.3% |
Black |
5.4% |
Asian |
2.9% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
5.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Colorado Springs, CO Population |
|---|---|
White |
69.7% |
Hispanic |
16.3% |
Black |
5.4% |
Asian |
2.9% |
Native American |
0.3% |
Other |
5.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Colorado Springs, CO
The map below shows diversity in Colorado Springs. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Colorado Springs Diversity Score
91
With a diversity score of 91 out of 100, Colorado Springs is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within the Colorado Springs area's proper boundaries is to the south of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Colorado Springs.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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