Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Gilpin County, CO

The map below shows majority race by area in Gilpin County, 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 Gilpin County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Gilpin County, CO map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Gilpin County overall is white, making up 83.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 11.8%. There are more white people in the north areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 in Gilpin County
Race
Gilpin County, CO Population
White
83.0%
Hispanic
11.8%
Black
1.8%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.7%
Other
2.7%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Gilpin County, CO Population
White
83.0%
Hispanic
11.8%
Black
1.8%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.7%
Other
2.7%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Gilpin County, CO

The map below shows diversity in Gilpin County. 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 county would both be considered lacking diversity.

Gilpin County, CO map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Gilpin County Diversity Score

51

With a diversity score of 51 out of 100, Gilpin County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Gilpin County's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Gilpin County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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