Monte Vista, CO Demographics

A map of Monte Vista's Population by Race

Monte Vista, Colorado has an estimated population of 4,141, a slight decrease from the 4,247 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.5% Hispanic, 24.7% White, 3.3% Multiracial, 2.2% Native American/Other, 0.3% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Monte Vista, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Monte Vista 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 Monte Vista, that probability was 51.9% in 2020 and 45.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Monte Vista is ranked the 127th 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). Monte Vista was ranked the 126th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Monte Vista's White Population

1,021 residents of Monte Vista, or 24.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Monte Vista is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Monte Vista ranks 454th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monte Vista's White population has declined by an estimated 28.9%. White residents' share of Monte Vista's population has decreased from 33.8% to 24.7%.

Monte Vista is more White than neighboring Center (4.4% White), and Capulin (1.6% White). Monte Vista is less White than neighboring Del Norte (55.6% White), Alamosa (38.5% White), and Hooper (92.1% White).

Monte Vista's Black Population

13 residents of Monte Vista, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Monte Vista is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Monte Vista ranks 226th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monte Vista's Black population has declined by an estimated 40.9%. Black residents' share of Monte Vista's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Monte Vista is more Black than neighboring Center (0% Black), Capulin (0% Black), and Hooper (0% Black). Monte Vista is less Black than neighboring Del Norte (0.8% Black), and Alamosa (1.7% Black).

Monte Vista's Asian Population

0 residents of Monte Vista, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Monte Vista is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Monte Vista ranks 324th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

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

Monte Vista is less Asian than neighboring Alamosa (1.7% Asian), and Capulin (1.6% Asian).

Monte Vista's Hispanic Population

2,880 residents of Monte Vista, or 69.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Monte Vista is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Monte Vista ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monte Vista's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Monte Vista's population has increased from 60.4% to 69.5%.

Monte Vista is more Hispanic than neighboring Del Norte (39.5% Hispanic), Alamosa (54% Hispanic), and Hooper (5.9% Hispanic). Monte Vista is less Hispanic than neighboring Center (94.5% Hispanic), and Capulin (96.8% Hispanic).

Monte Vista's Native American/Other Population

91 residents of Monte Vista, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Monte Vista is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Monte Vista ranks 69th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monte Vista's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Monte Vista's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Monte Vista is more Native American/Other than neighboring Center (0% Native American/Other), Del Norte (1.8% Native American/Other), Alamosa (2% Native American/Other), Capulin (0% Native American/Other), and Hooper (2% Native American/Other).

Monte Vista's Multiracial Population

136 residents of Monte Vista, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Monte Vista is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Monte Vista ranks 347th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monte Vista's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Monte Vista's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Monte Vista is more Multiracial than neighboring Center (1% Multiracial), Del Norte (2.4% Multiracial), Alamosa (2.2% Multiracial), Capulin (0% Multiracial), and Hooper (0% 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.