De Beque, CO Demographics

A map of De Beque's Population by Race

De Beque, Colorado has an estimated population of 458, a decrease from the 493 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.8% White, 10.9% Hispanic, 5.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of De Beque, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

De Beque 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 De Beque, that probability was 35.0% in 2020 and 28.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

De Beque is ranked the 295th 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). De Beque was ranked the 289th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

De Beque's White Population

384 residents of De Beque, or 83.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in De Beque is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. De Beque ranks 236th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, De Beque's White population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of De Beque's population has increased from 79.7% to 83.8%.

De Beque is more White than neighboring Parachute (76.5% White), Battlement Mesa (72.3% White), Collbran (76.7% White), Palisade (79.5% White), and Clifton (67.5% White).

De Beque's Black Population

0 residents of De Beque, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in De Beque is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. De Beque ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, De Beque's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of De Beque's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

De Beque is less Black than neighboring Collbran (1.7% Black), and Clifton (0.4% Black).

De Beque's Asian Population

0 residents of De Beque, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in De Beque is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. De Beque ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, De Beque's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of De Beque's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

De Beque is less Asian than neighboring Parachute (0.8% Asian), Battlement Mesa (1.7% Asian), Collbran (5.3% Asian), and Clifton (0.5% Asian).

De Beque's Hispanic Population

50 residents of De Beque, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in De Beque is considerably lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. De Beque ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, De Beque's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. Hispanic residents' share of De Beque's population has increased from 9.5% to 10.9%.

De Beque is less Hispanic than neighboring Parachute (18.8% Hispanic), Battlement Mesa (20.5% Hispanic), Collbran (12.1% Hispanic), Palisade (17.8% Hispanic), and Clifton (26.3% Hispanic).

De Beque's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of De Beque, 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 De Beque is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. De Beque ranks 127th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, De Beque's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of De Beque's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

De Beque is less Native American/Other than neighboring Parachute (0.6% Native American/Other), Battlement Mesa (4.3% Native American/Other), Collbran (3.9% Native American/Other), Palisade (0.7% Native American/Other), and Clifton (0.7% Native American/Other).

De Beque's Multiracial Population

24 residents of De Beque, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in De Beque is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. De Beque ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, De Beque's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. Multiracial residents' share of De Beque's population has decreased from 6.7% to 5.2%.

De Beque is more Multiracial than neighboring Parachute (3.2% Multiracial), Battlement Mesa (1.2% Multiracial), Collbran (0.3% Multiracial), Palisade (2.1% Multiracial), and Clifton (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.