Limon, CO Demographics

A map of Limon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,542	1,553	91.9%	76.0%
Hispanic	78	321	4.6%	15.7%
Multiracial	58	83	3.5%	4.1%
Black	0	23	0.0%	1.1%
Asian	0	24	0.0%	1.2%
Native American/Other	0	39	0.0%	1.9%

Limon, Colorado has an estimated population of 1,678, a large decrease from the 2,043 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.9% White, 4.6% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Limon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Limon has become considerably less 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 Limon, that probability was 39.5% in 2020 and 15.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Limon is ranked the 185th 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). Limon was ranked the 170th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Limon's White Population

1,542 residents of Limon, or 91.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Limon is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Limon ranks 280th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Limon's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Limon's population has increased from 76.0% to 91.9%.

Limon is more White than neighboring Genoa (81.1% White), Hugo (78.9% White), Matheson (79.4% White), Arriba (65.5% White), and Simla (85.8% White).

Limon's Black Population

0 residents of Limon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Limon is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Limon ranks 107th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Limon's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Limon's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Limon is less Black than neighboring Hugo (0.9% Black).

Limon's Asian Population

0 residents of Limon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Limon is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Limon ranks 161st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

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

Limon is less Asian than neighboring Arriba (1.6% Asian).

Limon's Hispanic Population

78 residents of Limon, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Limon is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Limon ranks 191st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Limon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 75.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Limon's population has decreased from 15.7% to 4.6%.

Limon is more Hispanic than neighboring Matheson (0% Hispanic), and Simla (0% Hispanic). Limon is less Hispanic than neighboring Genoa (11.6% Hispanic), Hugo (7.5% Hispanic), and Arriba (9.4% Hispanic).

Limon's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Limon, 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 Limon is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Limon ranks 75th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Limon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Limon's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Limon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Arriba (19.5% Native American/Other), and Simla (4.3% Native American/Other).

Limon's Multiracial Population

58 residents of Limon, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Limon is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Limon ranks 249th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Limon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 30.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Limon's population has decreased from 4.1% to 3.5%.

Limon is less Multiracial than neighboring Genoa (7.4% Multiracial), Hugo (12.7% Multiracial), Matheson (20.6% Multiracial), Arriba (3.9% Multiracial), and Simla (9.9% 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.