Elbert, CO Demographics

A map of Elbert's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	133	154	81.1%	81.9%
Native American/Other	16	9	9.8%	4.8%
Multiracial	11	5	6.7%	2.7%
Hispanic	4	19	2.4%	10.1%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.5%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Elbert, Colorado has an estimated population of 164, a large decrease from the 188 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.1% White, 9.8% Native American/Other, 6.7% Multiracial, 2.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elbert, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elbert 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 Elbert, that probability was 31.6% in 2020 and 32.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elbert is ranked the 381st 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). Elbert was ranked the 369th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elbert's White Population

133 residents of Elbert, or 81.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elbert is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Elbert ranks 200th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elbert's White population has declined by an estimated 13.6%. White residents' share of Elbert's population has decreased from 81.9% to 81.1%.

Elbert is more White than neighboring Kiowa (77.1% White). Elbert is less White than neighboring Elizabeth (87.1% White), Peyton (100% White), Ponderosa Park (83.2% White), and Black Forest (82.7% White).

Elbert's Black Population

0 residents of Elbert, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elbert is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Elbert ranks 221st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elbert's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Elbert's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Elbert is less Black than neighboring Kiowa (1% Black), and Black Forest (3.5% Black).

Elbert's Asian Population

0 residents of Elbert, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elbert is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Elbert ranks 354th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elbert's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Elbert's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elbert is less Asian than neighboring Kiowa (0.1% Asian), Elizabeth (0.9% Asian), and Black Forest (1.9% Asian).

Elbert's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Elbert, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elbert is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Elbert ranks 275th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elbert's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 78.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Elbert's population has decreased from 10.1% to 2.4%.

Elbert is more Hispanic than neighboring Peyton (0% Hispanic). Elbert is less Hispanic than neighboring Kiowa (6.7% Hispanic), Elizabeth (5.6% Hispanic), Ponderosa Park (12.5% Hispanic), and Black Forest (7.7% Hispanic).

Elbert's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Elbert, or 9.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elbert is higher than in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Elbert ranks 20th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elbert's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 77.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elbert's population has increased from 4.8% to 9.8%.

Elbert is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kiowa (0.3% Native American/Other), Elizabeth (0.1% Native American/Other), Peyton (0% Native American/Other), Ponderosa Park (2.3% Native American/Other), and Black Forest (0.4% Native American/Other).

Elbert's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Elbert, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elbert is slightly higher than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Elbert ranks 371st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elbert's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 120.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Elbert's population has increased from 2.7% to 6.7%.

Elbert is more Multiracial than neighboring Elizabeth (6.3% Multiracial), Peyton (0% Multiracial), Ponderosa Park (1.9% Multiracial), and Black Forest (3.8% Multiracial). Elbert is less Multiracial than neighboring Kiowa (14.7% 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.