Genesee, CO Demographics

A map of Genesee's Population by Race

Genesee, Colorado has an estimated population of 3,778, an increase from the 3,610 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.2% White, 8.1% Multiracial, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, 0.4% Asian, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Genesee, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Genesee has become slightly 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 Genesee, that probability was 20.9% in 2020 and 21.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Genesee is ranked the 132nd 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). Genesee was ranked the 133rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Genesee's White Population

3,334 residents of Genesee, or 88.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Genesee is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Genesee ranks 56th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Genesee's White population has grown by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Genesee's population has decreased from 88.7% to 88.2%.

Genesee is more White than neighboring Kittredge (87.4% White), Indian Hills (84.1% White), and Golden (82.3% White). Genesee is less White than neighboring Idledale (100% White), and Evergreen (89% White).

Genesee's Black Population

13 residents of Genesee, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Genesee is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Genesee ranks 290th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Genesee's Black population has grown by an estimated 30.0%. Black residents' share of Genesee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Genesee is more Black than neighboring Idledale (0% Black), Kittredge (0% Black), and Indian Hills (0% Black). Genesee is less Black than neighboring Golden (1% Black), and Evergreen (0.7% Black).

Genesee's Asian Population

17 residents of Genesee, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Genesee is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Genesee ranks 71st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Genesee's Asian population has declined by an estimated 82.5%. Asian residents' share of Genesee's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.4%.

Genesee is more Asian than neighboring Idledale (0% Asian), and Kittredge (0% Asian). Genesee is less Asian than neighboring Indian Hills (2.4% Asian), Golden (4% Asian), and Evergreen (0.7% Asian).

Genesee's Hispanic Population

88 residents of Genesee, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Genesee is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Genesee ranks 431st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Genesee's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 43.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Genesee's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.3%.

Genesee is more Hispanic than neighboring Idledale (0% Hispanic). Genesee is less Hispanic than neighboring Kittredge (12.6% Hispanic), Indian Hills (6% Hispanic), Golden (7.9% Hispanic), and Evergreen (5.3% Hispanic).

Genesee's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Genesee, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Genesee is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Genesee ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Genesee's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Genesee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Genesee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Idledale (0% Native American/Other), Kittredge (0% Native American/Other), Indian Hills (0% Native American/Other), and Evergreen (0.3% Native American/Other). Genesee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Golden (0.6% Native American/Other).

Genesee's Multiracial Population

306 residents of Genesee, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Genesee is slightly higher than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Genesee ranks 310th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Genesee's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 144.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Genesee's population has increased from 3.5% to 8.1%.

Genesee is more Multiracial than neighboring Idledale (0% Multiracial), Kittredge (0% Multiracial), Indian Hills (7.5% Multiracial), Golden (4.3% Multiracial), and Evergreen (3.9% 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.