La Salle, CO Demographics

A map of La Salle's Population by Race

La Salle, Colorado has an estimated population of 3,061, a large increase from the 2,359 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.5% White, 38.5% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 0.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Salle, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

La Salle has become less 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 La Salle, that probability was 53.3% in 2020 and 50.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

La Salle is ranked the 144th 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). La Salle was ranked the 160th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

La Salle's White Population

1,791 residents of La Salle, or 58.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Salle is lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. La Salle ranks 388th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Salle's White population has grown by an estimated 31.9%. White residents' share of La Salle's population has increased from 57.6% to 58.5%.

La Salle is more White than neighboring Evans (46.7% White), Garden City (13.5% White), Greeley (51.3% White), and Gilcrest (24.3% White). La Salle is less White than neighboring Kersey (62.1% White).

La Salle's Black Population

16 residents of La Salle, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Salle is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. La Salle ranks 145th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Salle's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Black residents' share of La Salle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

La Salle is more Black than neighboring Garden City (0% Black), Gilcrest (0% Black), and Kersey (0% Black). La Salle is less Black than neighboring Evans (1.1% Black), and Greeley (2.5% Black).

La Salle's Asian Population

0 residents of La Salle, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Salle is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. La Salle ranks 314th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

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

La Salle is less Asian than neighboring Evans (1.3% Asian), and Greeley (1.4% Asian).

La Salle's Hispanic Population

1,177 residents of La Salle, or 38.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Salle is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. La Salle ranks 75th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Salle's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 36.2%. Hispanic residents' share of La Salle's population has increased from 36.6% to 38.5%.

La Salle is more Hispanic than neighboring Kersey (33.7% Hispanic). La Salle is less Hispanic than neighboring Evans (46.4% Hispanic), Garden City (79.1% Hispanic), Greeley (41.6% Hispanic), and Gilcrest (75.6% Hispanic).

La Salle's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of La Salle, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in La Salle is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. La Salle ranks 381st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Salle's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Salle's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

La Salle is less Native American/Other than neighboring Evans (1% Native American/Other), Garden City (3% Native American/Other), Greeley (0.8% Native American/Other), Gilcrest (0.1% Native American/Other), and Kersey (3.1% Native American/Other).

La Salle's Multiracial Population

77 residents of La Salle, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Salle is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. La Salle ranks 241st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Salle's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.6%. Multiracial residents' share of La Salle's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.5%.

La Salle is more Multiracial than neighboring Greeley (2.4% Multiracial), Gilcrest (0% Multiracial), and Kersey (1% Multiracial). La Salle is less Multiracial than neighboring Evans (3.5% Multiracial), and Garden City (4.5% 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.