Center, CO Demographics

A map of Center's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	2,004	1,733	94.5%	89.8%
White	94	145	4.4%	7.5%
Multiracial	22	17	1.0%	0.9%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.1%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	31	0.0%	1.6%

Center, Colorado has an estimated population of 2,120, an increase from the 1,929 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.5% Hispanic, 4.4% White, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Center, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Center has become considerably less racially diverse since 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 Center, that probability was 18.7% in 2020 and 10.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Center is ranked the 171st most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Center was ranked the 174th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Center's White Population

94 residents of Center, or 4.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Center is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Center ranks 479th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center's White population has declined by an estimated 35.2%. White residents' share of Center's population has decreased from 7.5% to 4.4%.

Center is less White than neighboring Monte Vista (24.7% White), Hooper (92.1% White), Del Norte (55.6% White), Moffat (87% White), and Saguache (35.1% White).

Center's Black Population

0 residents of Center, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Center is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Center ranks 334th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Center's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Center is less Black than neighboring Monte Vista (0.3% Black), and Del Norte (0.8% Black).

Center's Asian Population

0 residents of Center, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Center is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Center ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Center's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Center is less Asian than neighboring Saguache (0.3% Asian).

Center's Hispanic Population

2,004 residents of Center, or 94.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Center is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Center ranks 1st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Center's population has increased from 89.8% to 94.5%.

Center is more Hispanic than neighboring Monte Vista (69.5% Hispanic), Hooper (5.9% Hispanic), Del Norte (39.5% Hispanic), Moffat (0% Hispanic), and Saguache (46.1% Hispanic).

Center's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Center, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Center is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Center ranks 95th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Center's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Center is less Native American/Other than neighboring Monte Vista (2.2% Native American/Other), Hooper (2% Native American/Other), and Del Norte (1.8% Native American/Other).

Center's Multiracial Population

22 residents of Center, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Center is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Center ranks 456th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 29.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Center's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Center is more Multiracial than neighboring Hooper (0% Multiracial). Center is less Multiracial than neighboring Monte Vista (3.3% Multiracial), Del Norte (2.4% Multiracial), Moffat (13% Multiracial), and Saguache (18.5% 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.