Firestone, CO Demographics

A map of Firestone's Population by Race

Firestone, Colorado has an estimated population of 18,049, a large increase from the 16,381 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.3% White, 25.0% Hispanic, 4.9% Asian, 3.9% Multiracial, 2.3% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Firestone, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Firestone has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more 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 Firestone, that probability was 45.9% in 2020 and 53.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Firestone is ranked the 45th 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). Firestone was ranked the 47th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Firestone's White Population

11,417 residents of Firestone, or 63.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Firestone is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Firestone ranks 324th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Firestone's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Firestone's population has decreased from 70.2% to 63.3%.

Firestone is more White than neighboring Dacono (62.3% White), and Platteville (51.2% White). Firestone is less White than neighboring Frederick (70.6% White), Mead (69.8% White), and Erie (77.2% White).

Firestone's Black Population

112 residents of Firestone, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Firestone is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Firestone ranks 170th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Firestone's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. Black residents' share of Firestone's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Firestone is more Black than neighboring Mead (0% Black), Platteville (0% Black), and Erie (0.2% Black). Firestone is less Black than neighboring Frederick (0.7% Black), and Dacono (1% Black).

Firestone's Asian Population

880 residents of Firestone, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Firestone is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Firestone ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Firestone's Asian population has grown by an estimated 124.5%. Asian residents' share of Firestone's population has increased from 2.4% to 4.9%.

Firestone is more Asian than neighboring Frederick (4.1% Asian), Mead (2% Asian), Dacono (4.7% Asian), and Platteville (0.5% Asian). Firestone is less Asian than neighboring Erie (6.1% Asian).

Firestone's Hispanic Population

4,520 residents of Firestone, or 25.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Firestone is slightly higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Firestone ranks 144th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Firestone's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Firestone's population has increased from 21.3% to 25.0%.

Firestone is more Hispanic than neighboring Frederick (19.5% Hispanic), and Erie (10.4% Hispanic). Firestone is less Hispanic than neighboring Mead (25.9% Hispanic), Dacono (28.8% Hispanic), and Platteville (38% Hispanic).

Firestone's Native American/Other Population

408 residents of Firestone, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Firestone is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Firestone ranks 289th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Firestone's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Firestone's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.3%.

Firestone is more Native American/Other than neighboring Frederick (0.9% Native American/Other), Mead (0% Native American/Other), Dacono (0.1% Native American/Other), Platteville (0% Native American/Other), and Erie (0.5% Native American/Other).

Firestone's Multiracial Population

712 residents of Firestone, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Firestone is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Firestone ranks 176th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Firestone's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Firestone's population has decreased from 4.6% to 3.9%.

Firestone is more Multiracial than neighboring Mead (2.2% Multiracial), and Dacono (3.1% Multiracial). Firestone is less Multiracial than neighboring Frederick (4.2% Multiracial), Platteville (10.3% Multiracial), and Erie (5.7% 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.