Fairplay, CO Demographics

A map of Fairplay's Population by Race

Fairplay, Colorado has an estimated population of 1,067, a dramatic increase from the 724 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.3% White, 8.0% Hispanic, 3.1% Black, 2.6% Multiracial, 2.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fairplay, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fairplay 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 Fairplay, that probability was 24.5% in 2020 and 28.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fairplay is ranked the 215th 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). Fairplay was ranked the 253rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fairplay's White Population

900 residents of Fairplay, or 84.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fairplay is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Fairplay ranks 106th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairplay's White population has grown by an estimated 43.8%. White residents' share of Fairplay's population has decreased from 86.5% to 84.3%.

Fairplay is more White than neighboring Alma (79.2% White), Breckenridge (78.9% White), Hartsel (0% White), and Leadville (62.3% White). Fairplay is less White than neighboring Blue River (87.6% White).

Fairplay's Black Population

33 residents of Fairplay, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fairplay is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Fairplay ranks 178th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairplay's Black population has grown by an estimated 560.0%. Black residents' share of Fairplay's population has increased from 0.7% to 3.1%.

Fairplay is more Black than neighboring Blue River (0% Black), Breckenridge (0.3% Black), Hartsel (0% Black), and Leadville (0% Black). Fairplay is less Black than neighboring Alma (6.8% Black).

Fairplay's Asian Population

0 residents of Fairplay, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fairplay is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Fairplay ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

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

Fairplay is less Asian than neighboring Breckenridge (0.8% Asian), and Leadville (0.4% Asian).

Fairplay's Hispanic Population

85 residents of Fairplay, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fairplay is considerably lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Fairplay ranks 345th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairplay's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 54.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Fairplay's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.0%.

Fairplay is more Hispanic than neighboring Blue River (7.2% Hispanic), Breckenridge (5.6% Hispanic), and Hartsel (0% Hispanic). Fairplay is less Hispanic than neighboring Alma (14% Hispanic), and Leadville (28.4% Hispanic).

Fairplay's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Fairplay, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fairplay is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Fairplay ranks 343rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairplay's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 320.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fairplay's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.0%.

Fairplay is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alma (0% Native American/Other), Blue River (0% Native American/Other), Hartsel (0% Native American/Other), and Leadville (0% Native American/Other). Fairplay is less Native American/Other than neighboring Breckenridge (2.5% Native American/Other).

Fairplay's Multiracial Population

28 residents of Fairplay, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fairplay is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Fairplay ranks 295th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairplay's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Fairplay's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.6%.

Fairplay is more Multiracial than neighboring Alma (0% Multiracial), and Hartsel (0% Multiracial). Fairplay is less Multiracial than neighboring Blue River (5.2% Multiracial), Breckenridge (11.9% Multiracial), and Leadville (8.9% 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.