Olathe, CO Demographics

A map of Olathe's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	933	1,144	52.0%	56.7%
White	762	801	42.5%	39.7%
Multiracial	98	49	5.5%	2.4%
Black	0	9	0.0%	0.4%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	13	0.0%	0.6%

Olathe, Colorado has an estimated population of 1,793, a large decrease from the 2,019 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.0% Hispanic, 42.5% White, 5.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Olathe, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Olathe has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Olathe, that probability was 52.1% in 2020 and 54.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Olathe is ranked the 180th 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). Olathe was ranked the 171st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Olathe's White Population

762 residents of Olathe, or 42.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Olathe is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Olathe ranks 447th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olathe's White population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Olathe's population has increased from 39.7% to 42.5%.

Olathe is less White than neighboring Delta (69.9% White), Montrose (74.4% White), Orchard City (89.7% White), Lazear (94.4% White), and Cedaredge (91.5% White).

Olathe's Black Population

0 residents of Olathe, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Olathe is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Olathe ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

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

Olathe is less Black than neighboring Delta (0.3% Black), and Montrose (0.5% Black).

Olathe's Asian Population

0 residents of Olathe, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Olathe is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Olathe ranks 350th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

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

Olathe is less Asian than neighboring Delta (1.4% Asian), Montrose (0.9% Asian), and Orchard City (0.2% Asian).

Olathe's Hispanic Population

933 residents of Olathe, or 52.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Olathe is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Olathe ranks 29th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olathe's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Olathe's population has decreased from 56.7% to 52.0%.

Olathe is more Hispanic than neighboring Delta (25.3% Hispanic), Montrose (21.5% Hispanic), Orchard City (6.8% Hispanic), Lazear (4.6% Hispanic), and Cedaredge (5.7% Hispanic).

Olathe's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Olathe, 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 Olathe is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Olathe ranks 356th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

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

Olathe is less Native American/Other than neighboring Delta (0.6% Native American/Other), Montrose (0.5% Native American/Other), Orchard City (0.4% Native American/Other), and Cedaredge (0.8% Native American/Other).

Olathe's Multiracial Population

98 residents of Olathe, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Olathe is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Olathe ranks 396th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olathe's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Olathe's population has increased from 2.4% to 5.5%.

Olathe is more Multiracial than neighboring Delta (2.4% Multiracial), Montrose (2.3% Multiracial), Orchard City (2.9% Multiracial), Lazear (1% Multiracial), and Cedaredge (2% 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.