Idaho Springs, CO Demographics

A map of Idaho Springs's Population by Race

Idaho Springs, Colorado has an estimated population of 1,986, a large increase from the 1,782 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.0% White, 14.5% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 1.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Idaho Springs, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Idaho Springs has become considerably 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 Idaho Springs, that probability was 24.7% in 2020 and 32.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Idaho Springs is ranked the 177th 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). Idaho Springs was ranked the 178th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Idaho Springs's White Population

1,608 residents of Idaho Springs, or 81.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Idaho Springs is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Idaho Springs ranks 107th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idaho Springs's White population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of Idaho Springs's population has decreased from 86.4% to 81.0%.

Idaho Springs is more White than neighboring Black Hawk (79.2% White), and Floyd Hill (74.7% White). Idaho Springs is less White than neighboring Blue Valley (100% White), Pine Valley (95.7% White), and Upper Witter Gulch (94.3% White).

Idaho Springs's Black Population

0 residents of Idaho Springs, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Idaho Springs is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Idaho Springs ranks 101st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idaho Springs's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Idaho Springs's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Idaho Springs's Asian Population

0 residents of Idaho Springs, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Idaho Springs is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Idaho Springs ranks 194th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

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

Idaho Springs is less Asian than neighboring Floyd Hill (15.1% Asian), and Upper Witter Gulch (2.3% Asian).

Idaho Springs's Hispanic Population

288 residents of Idaho Springs, or 14.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Idaho Springs is lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Idaho Springs ranks 364th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idaho Springs's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 130.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Idaho Springs's population has increased from 7.0% to 14.5%.

Idaho Springs is more Hispanic than neighboring Blue Valley (0% Hispanic), Floyd Hill (2.6% Hispanic), Pine Valley (4.3% Hispanic), and Upper Witter Gulch (3.4% Hispanic). Idaho Springs is less Hispanic than neighboring Black Hawk (15.1% Hispanic).

Idaho Springs's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Idaho Springs, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Idaho Springs is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Idaho Springs ranks 332nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idaho Springs's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 130.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Idaho Springs's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.5%.

Idaho Springs is more Native American/Other than neighboring Blue Valley (0% Native American/Other), Black Hawk (0.9% Native American/Other), Floyd Hill (1.2% Native American/Other), Pine Valley (0% Native American/Other), and Upper Witter Gulch (0% Native American/Other).

Idaho Springs's Multiracial Population

60 residents of Idaho Springs, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Idaho Springs is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Idaho Springs ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idaho Springs's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Idaho Springs's population has decreased from 3.7% to 3.0%.

Idaho Springs is more Multiracial than neighboring Blue Valley (0% Multiracial), Pine Valley (0% Multiracial), and Upper Witter Gulch (0% Multiracial). Idaho Springs is less Multiracial than neighboring Black Hawk (4.7% Multiracial), and Floyd Hill (6.4% 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.