Hinsdale County Demographics
A map of Hinsdale County's Population by Race
Hinsdale County, Colorado has an estimated population of 1,005, a large increase from the 788 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.6% White, 8.4% Multiracial, 2.9% Native American/Other, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.3% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hinsdale County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale County, that probability was 22.2% in 2020 and 24.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Hinsdale County is ranked the 62nd most populous county in Colorado, out of 64 counties. Hinsdale County was ranked the 63rd most populous county in the 2020 Census.
Hinsdale County's White Population
870 residents of Hinsdale County, or 86.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hinsdale County is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Hinsdale County ranks 4th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Hinsdale County's White population has grown by an estimated 25.5%. White residents' share of Hinsdale County's population has decreased from 87.9% to 86.6%.
Hinsdale County is more White than neighboring San Juan County (76.2% White), Mineral County (85.3% White), Archuleta County (77.4% White), and La Plata County (76.1% White). Hinsdale County is less White than neighboring Ouray County (89.1% White).
Hinsdale County's Black Population
3 residents of Hinsdale County, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hinsdale County is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Hinsdale County ranks 19th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Hinsdale County's Black population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Black residents' share of Hinsdale County's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.3%.
Hinsdale County is more Black than neighboring San Juan County (0% Black), Mineral County (0% Black), Ouray County (0.2% Black), Archuleta County (0% Black), and La Plata County (0.2% Black).
Hinsdale County's Asian Population
0 residents of Hinsdale County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hinsdale County is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Hinsdale County ranks 61st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Hinsdale County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Hinsdale County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Hinsdale County is less Asian than neighboring Mineral County (0.7% Asian), Ouray County (0.5% Asian), Archuleta County (0.7% Asian), and La Plata County (0.8% Asian).
Hinsdale County's Hispanic Population
19 residents of Hinsdale County, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hinsdale County is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Hinsdale County ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Hinsdale County's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 36.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Hinsdale County's population has decreased from 3.8% to 1.9%.
Hinsdale County is less Hispanic than neighboring San Juan County (18.2% Hispanic), Mineral County (6.3% Hispanic), Ouray County (6.1% Hispanic), Archuleta County (16.6% Hispanic), and La Plata County (12.9% Hispanic).
Hinsdale County's Native American/Other Population
29 residents of Hinsdale County, or 2.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hinsdale County is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Hinsdale County ranks 16th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Hinsdale County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 123.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hinsdale County's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.9%.
Hinsdale County is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Juan County (1% Native American/Other), Mineral County (0.1% Native American/Other), Ouray County (0.2% Native American/Other), and Archuleta County (1.5% Native American/Other). Hinsdale County is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Plata County (5.8% Native American/Other).
Hinsdale County's Multiracial Population
84 residents of Hinsdale County, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hinsdale County is slightly higher than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Hinsdale County ranks 5th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Hinsdale County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Hinsdale County's population has increased from 5.3% to 8.4%.
Hinsdale County is more Multiracial than neighboring San Juan County (4.6% Multiracial), Mineral County (7.5% Multiracial), Ouray County (3.9% Multiracial), Archuleta County (3.7% Multiracial), and La Plata County (4.3% 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.