Columbine, CO Demographics

A map of Columbine's Population by Race

Columbine, Colorado has an estimated population of 25,478, a less than 1% change from the 25,229 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.5% White, 11.9% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, 0.5% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Columbine, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Columbine has become 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 Columbine, that probability was 33.4% in 2020 and 30.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Columbine is ranked the 34th 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). Columbine was ranked the 34th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Columbine's White Population

21,009 residents of Columbine, or 82.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Columbine is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Columbine ranks 219th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbine's White population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Columbine's population has increased from 80.7% to 82.5%.

Columbine is more White than neighboring Bow Mar (81.7% White), Ken Caryl (78.8% White), Littleton (77.4% White), and Dakota Ridge (73.3% White). Columbine is less White than neighboring Columbine Valley (89.4% White).

Columbine's Black Population

127 residents of Columbine, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Columbine is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Columbine ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbine's Black population has declined by an estimated 34.5%. Black residents' share of Columbine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Columbine is more Black than neighboring Columbine Valley (0.2% Black), Bow Mar (0% Black), and Ken Caryl (0.4% Black). Columbine is less Black than neighboring Littleton (1.9% Black), and Dakota Ridge (0.7% Black).

Columbine's Asian Population

352 residents of Columbine, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Columbine is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Columbine ranks 81st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbine's Asian population has declined by an estimated 42.1%. Asian residents' share of Columbine's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.4%.

Columbine is less Asian than neighboring Columbine Valley (1.5% Asian), Bow Mar (5.6% Asian), Ken Caryl (2.4% Asian), Littleton (2.4% Asian), and Dakota Ridge (3.8% Asian).

Columbine's Hispanic Population

3,035 residents of Columbine, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Columbine is considerably lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Columbine ranks 258th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbine's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Columbine's population has increased from 10.9% to 11.9%.

Columbine is more Hispanic than neighboring Columbine Valley (4.3% Hispanic), and Bow Mar (8.8% Hispanic). Columbine is less Hispanic than neighboring Ken Caryl (12.8% Hispanic), Littleton (13.3% Hispanic), and Dakota Ridge (16.6% Hispanic).

Columbine's Native American/Other Population

95 residents of Columbine, 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 Columbine is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Columbine ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbine's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Columbine's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

Columbine is more Native American/Other than neighboring Columbine Valley (0.2% Native American/Other), and Bow Mar (0% Native American/Other). Columbine is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ken Caryl (0.7% Native American/Other), Littleton (0.6% Native American/Other), and Dakota Ridge (1% Native American/Other).

Columbine's Multiracial Population

860 residents of Columbine, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Columbine is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Columbine ranks 213th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbine's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Columbine's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.4%.

Columbine is less Multiracial than neighboring Columbine Valley (4.4% Multiracial), Bow Mar (3.9% Multiracial), Ken Caryl (4.8% Multiracial), Littleton (4.4% Multiracial), and Dakota Ridge (4.6% 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.