Baca County Demographics

A map of Baca County's Population by Race

Baca County, Colorado has an estimated population of 3,428, a slight decrease from the 3,506 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.8% White, 10.9% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 2.6% Asian, 0.4% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Baca County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Baca is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Baca County, that probability was 29.6% in 2020 and 30.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Baca County is ranked the 56th most populous county in Colorado, out of 64 counties. Baca County was ranked the 55th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Baca County's White Population

2,839 residents of Baca County, or 82.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Baca County is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Baca County ranks 20th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Baca County's White population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Baca County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 82.8%.

Baca County is more White than neighboring Cimarron County (66.4% White), Prowers County (55% White), Morton County (70.3% White), Stanton County (45.7% White), and Bent County (53.7% White).

Baca County's Black Population

13 residents of Baca County, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Baca County is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Baca County ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Baca County's Black population has declined by an estimated 31.6%. Black residents' share of Baca County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Baca County is more Black than neighboring Cimarron County (0% Black), and Stanton County (0.1% Black). Baca County is less Black than neighboring Prowers County (1% Black), Morton County (1.2% Black), and Bent County (3.2% Black).

Baca County's Asian Population

88 residents of Baca County, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Baca County is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Baca County ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Baca County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1000.0%. Asian residents' share of Baca County's population has increased from 0.2% to 2.6%.

Baca County is more Asian than neighboring Cimarron County (0% Asian), Prowers County (0.3% Asian), Morton County (1.7% Asian), Stanton County (0.4% Asian), and Bent County (0.9% Asian).

Baca County's Hispanic Population

375 residents of Baca County, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Baca County is considerably lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Baca County ranks 47th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Baca County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Baca County's population has increased from 9.9% to 10.9%.

Baca County is less Hispanic than neighboring Cimarron County (25.3% Hispanic), Prowers County (40.5% Hispanic), Morton County (24.1% Hispanic), Stanton County (45.6% Hispanic), and Bent County (32.5% Hispanic).

Baca County's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Baca County, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Baca County is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Baca County ranks 4th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Baca County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 82.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Baca County's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.4%.

Baca County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Prowers County (0.1% Native American/Other), and Morton County (0% Native American/Other). Baca County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cimarron County (0.5% Native American/Other), Stanton County (5.7% Native American/Other), and Bent County (1.2% Native American/Other).

Baca County's Multiracial Population

100 residents of Baca County, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Baca County is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Baca County ranks 30th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Baca County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Baca County's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.9%.

Baca County is more Multiracial than neighboring Morton County (2.8% Multiracial), and Stanton County (2.5% Multiracial). Baca County is less Multiracial than neighboring Cimarron County (7.8% Multiracial), Prowers County (3% Multiracial), and Bent County (8.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.