Dakota Ridge, CO Demographics
A map of Dakota Ridge's Population by Race
Dakota Ridge, Colorado has an estimated population of 33,753, a less than 1% change from the 33,892 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.3% White, 16.6% Hispanic, 4.6% Multiracial, 3.8% Asian, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dakota Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Dakota Ridge has become more 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 Dakota Ridge, that probability was 38.4% in 2020 and 43.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Dakota Ridge is ranked the 29th 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). Dakota Ridge was ranked the 25th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Dakota Ridge's White Population
24,754 residents of Dakota Ridge, or 73.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dakota Ridge is higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Dakota Ridge ranks 267th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Dakota Ridge's White population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. White residents' share of Dakota Ridge's population has decreased from 77.1% to 73.3%.
Dakota Ridge is more White than neighboring Lakewood (68.2% White). Dakota Ridge is less White than neighboring Ken Caryl (78.8% White), Morrison (88.8% White), Columbine (82.5% White), and Bow Mar (81.7% White).
Dakota Ridge's Black Population
247 residents of Dakota Ridge, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dakota Ridge is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Dakota Ridge ranks 146th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Dakota Ridge's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.6%. Black residents' share of Dakota Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.
Dakota Ridge is more Black than neighboring Ken Caryl (0.4% Black), Columbine (0.5% Black), and Bow Mar (0% Black). Dakota Ridge is less Black than neighboring Morrison (5.1% Black), and Lakewood (1.3% Black).
Dakota Ridge's Asian Population
1,272 residents of Dakota Ridge, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dakota Ridge is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Dakota Ridge ranks 57th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Dakota Ridge's Asian population has grown by an estimated 14.5%. Asian residents' share of Dakota Ridge's population has increased from 3.3% to 3.8%.
Dakota Ridge is more Asian than neighboring Ken Caryl (2.4% Asian), Morrison (0% Asian), Columbine (1.4% Asian), and Lakewood (3.6% Asian). Dakota Ridge is less Asian than neighboring Bow Mar (5.6% Asian).
Dakota Ridge's Hispanic Population
5,597 residents of Dakota Ridge, or 16.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dakota Ridge is lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Dakota Ridge ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Dakota Ridge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Dakota Ridge's population has increased from 13.1% to 16.6%.
Dakota Ridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Ken Caryl (12.8% Hispanic), Morrison (4.6% Hispanic), Columbine (11.9% Hispanic), and Bow Mar (8.8% Hispanic). Dakota Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Lakewood (22.6% Hispanic).
Dakota Ridge's Native American/Other Population
332 residents of Dakota Ridge, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dakota Ridge is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Dakota Ridge ranks 221st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Dakota Ridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 6.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dakota Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.
Dakota Ridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ken Caryl (0.7% Native American/Other), Columbine (0.4% Native American/Other), Lakewood (0.5% Native American/Other), and Bow Mar (0% Native American/Other).
Dakota Ridge's Multiracial Population
1,551 residents of Dakota Ridge, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dakota Ridge is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Dakota Ridge ranks 177th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Dakota Ridge's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Dakota Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.
Dakota Ridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Morrison (0.5% Multiracial), Columbine (3.4% Multiracial), Lakewood (3.8% Multiracial), and Bow Mar (3.9% Multiracial). Dakota Ridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Ken Caryl (4.8% 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.