Ignacio, CO Demographics

A map of Ignacio's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	481	377	38.5%	44.2%
White	461	280	36.9%	32.9%
Native American/Other	268	166	21.4%	19.5%
Asian	25	9	2.0%	1.1%
Multiracial	15	20	1.2%	2.3%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Ignacio, Colorado has an estimated population of 1,250, a dramatic increase from the 852 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 38.5% Hispanic, 36.9% White, 21.4% Native American/Other, 2.0% Asian, 1.2% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ignacio, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ignacio has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Ignacio, that probability was 65.8% in 2020 and 66.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ignacio is ranked the 204th 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). Ignacio was ranked the 239th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ignacio's White Population

461 residents of Ignacio, or 36.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ignacio is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Ignacio ranks 457th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ignacio's White population has grown by an estimated 64.6%. White residents' share of Ignacio's population has increased from 32.9% to 36.9%.

Ignacio is more White than neighboring Middle Mesa (29.8% White). Ignacio is less White than neighboring Southern Ute (44.8% White), Bayfield (74.9% White), La Boca (100% White), and Arboles (50.9% White).

Ignacio's Black Population

0 residents of Ignacio, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ignacio is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Ignacio ranks 340th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ignacio's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Ignacio's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ignacio's Asian Population

25 residents of Ignacio, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ignacio is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Ignacio ranks 174th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ignacio's Asian population has grown by an estimated 177.8%. Asian residents' share of Ignacio's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.0%.

Ignacio is more Asian than neighboring Southern Ute (0% Asian), Bayfield (0.1% Asian), La Boca (0% Asian), Middle Mesa (0% Asian), and Arboles (0% Asian).

Ignacio's Hispanic Population

481 residents of Ignacio, or 38.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ignacio is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Ignacio ranks 55th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ignacio's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Ignacio's population has decreased from 44.2% to 38.5%.

Ignacio is more Hispanic than neighboring Southern Ute (14.9% Hispanic), Bayfield (20.6% Hispanic), La Boca (0% Hispanic), and Middle Mesa (33.3% Hispanic). Ignacio is less Hispanic than neighboring Arboles (44% Hispanic).

Ignacio's Native American/Other Population

268 residents of Ignacio, or 21.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ignacio is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Ignacio ranks 4th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ignacio's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 61.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ignacio's population has increased from 19.5% to 21.4%.

Ignacio is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bayfield (2.8% Native American/Other), La Boca (0% Native American/Other), and Arboles (2.1% Native American/Other). Ignacio is less Native American/Other than neighboring Southern Ute (40.3% Native American/Other), and Middle Mesa (36.9% Native American/Other).

Ignacio's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Ignacio, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ignacio is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Ignacio ranks 398th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ignacio's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Ignacio's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.2%.

Ignacio is more Multiracial than neighboring Southern Ute (0% Multiracial), La Boca (0% Multiracial), and Middle Mesa (0% Multiracial). Ignacio is less Multiracial than neighboring Bayfield (1.6% Multiracial), and Arboles (3.1% 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.