Keenesburg, CO Demographics

A map of Keenesburg's Population by Race

Keenesburg, Colorado has an estimated population of 2,347, a dramatic increase from the 1,250 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.2% White, 37.1% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Keenesburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Keenesburg has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Keenesburg, that probability was 33.7% in 2020 and 49.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Keenesburg is ranked the 165th 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). Keenesburg was ranked the 206th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Keenesburg's White Population

1,414 residents of Keenesburg, or 60.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Keenesburg is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Keenesburg ranks 230th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keenesburg's White population has grown by an estimated 41.0%. White residents' share of Keenesburg's population has decreased from 80.2% to 60.2%.

Keenesburg is more White than neighboring Hudson (47.1% White), Aristocrat Ranchettes (36.6% White), Lochbuie (48.7% White), and Fort Lupton (35.4% White). Keenesburg is less White than neighboring Kersey (62.1% White).

Keenesburg's Black Population

0 residents of Keenesburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Keenesburg is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Keenesburg ranks 65th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keenesburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Keenesburg's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Keenesburg is less Black than neighboring Hudson (0.3% Black), Lochbuie (4.7% Black), and Fort Lupton (0.3% Black).

Keenesburg's Asian Population

0 residents of Keenesburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Keenesburg is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Keenesburg ranks 352nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keenesburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Keenesburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Keenesburg is less Asian than neighboring Fort Lupton (0.2% Asian).

Keenesburg's Hispanic Population

870 residents of Keenesburg, or 37.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Keenesburg is considerably higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Keenesburg ranks 221st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keenesburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 427.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Keenesburg's population has increased from 13.2% to 37.1%.

Keenesburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Kersey (33.7% Hispanic). Keenesburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Hudson (52.6% Hispanic), Aristocrat Ranchettes (58.6% Hispanic), Lochbuie (44% Hispanic), and Fort Lupton (61% Hispanic).

Keenesburg's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Keenesburg, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Keenesburg is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Keenesburg ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keenesburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Keenesburg's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.3%.

Keenesburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hudson (0% Native American/Other). Keenesburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Aristocrat Ranchettes (3.9% Native American/Other), Lochbuie (1.6% Native American/Other), Kersey (3.1% Native American/Other), and Fort Lupton (0.4% Native American/Other).

Keenesburg's Multiracial Population

55 residents of Keenesburg, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Keenesburg is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Keenesburg ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keenesburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Keenesburg's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.3%.

Keenesburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Hudson (0% Multiracial), Aristocrat Ranchettes (0.9% Multiracial), Lochbuie (0.9% Multiracial), and Kersey (1% Multiracial). Keenesburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort Lupton (2.6% 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.