Elizabeth, CO Demographics

A map of Elizabeth's Population by Race

Elizabeth, Colorado has an estimated population of 2,244, a dramatic increase from the 1,675 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.1% White, 6.3% Multiracial, 5.6% Hispanic, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elizabeth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth, that probability was 32.2% in 2020 and 23.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elizabeth is ranked the 168th 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). Elizabeth was ranked the 181st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elizabeth's White Population

1,955 residents of Elizabeth, or 87.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elizabeth is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Elizabeth ranks 208th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabeth's White population has grown by an estimated 43.3%. White residents' share of Elizabeth's population has increased from 81.4% to 87.1%.

Elizabeth is more White than neighboring Ponderosa Park (83.2% White), Elbert (81.1% White), Kiowa (77.1% White), and The Pinery (78.9% White). Elizabeth is less White than neighboring Franktown (97.5% White).

Elizabeth's Black Population

0 residents of Elizabeth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elizabeth is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Elizabeth ranks 301st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

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

Elizabeth is less Black than neighboring Franktown (2.5% Black), Kiowa (1% Black), and The Pinery (0.8% Black).

Elizabeth's Asian Population

20 residents of Elizabeth, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elizabeth is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Elizabeth ranks 254th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabeth's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Elizabeth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Elizabeth is more Asian than neighboring Ponderosa Park (0% Asian), Franktown (0% Asian), Elbert (0% Asian), and Kiowa (0.1% Asian). Elizabeth is less Asian than neighboring The Pinery (4.6% Asian).

Elizabeth's Hispanic Population

125 residents of Elizabeth, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elizabeth is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Elizabeth ranks 255th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabeth's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 32.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Elizabeth's population has decreased from 11.0% to 5.6%.

Elizabeth is more Hispanic than neighboring Franktown (0% Hispanic), and Elbert (2.4% Hispanic). Elizabeth is less Hispanic than neighboring Ponderosa Park (12.5% Hispanic), Kiowa (6.7% Hispanic), and The Pinery (11.8% Hispanic).

Elizabeth's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Elizabeth, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elizabeth is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Elizabeth ranks 141st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabeth's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 91.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elizabeth's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.1%.

Elizabeth is more Native American/Other than neighboring Franktown (0% Native American/Other). Elizabeth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ponderosa Park (2.3% Native American/Other), Elbert (9.8% Native American/Other), Kiowa (0.3% Native American/Other), and The Pinery (0.3% Native American/Other).

Elizabeth's Multiracial Population

142 residents of Elizabeth, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elizabeth is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Elizabeth ranks 91st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabeth's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 57.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Elizabeth's population has increased from 5.4% to 6.3%.

Elizabeth is more Multiracial than neighboring Ponderosa Park (1.9% Multiracial), Franktown (0% Multiracial), and The Pinery (3.6% Multiracial). Elizabeth is less Multiracial than neighboring Elbert (6.7% Multiracial), and 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.