Olney Springs, CO Demographics

A map of Olney Springs's Population by Race

Olney Springs, Colorado has an estimated population of 557, a dramatic increase from the 315 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.2% White, 33.9% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Olney Springs, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Olney Springs is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Olney Springs, that probability was 48.7% in 2020 and 48.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Olney Springs is ranked the 279th 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). Olney Springs was ranked the 321st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Olney Springs's White Population

352 residents of Olney Springs, or 63.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Olney Springs is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Olney Springs ranks 344th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olney Springs's White population has grown by an estimated 65.3%. White residents' share of Olney Springs's population has decreased from 67.6% to 63.2%.

Olney Springs is more White than neighboring Crowley (32.4% White), Manzanola (54.3% White), Ordway (53.9% White), and Rocky Ford (30.2% White). Olney Springs is less White than neighboring Fowler (84% White).

Olney Springs's Black Population

0 residents of Olney Springs, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Olney Springs is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Olney Springs ranks 190th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olney Springs's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Olney Springs's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Olney Springs is less Black than neighboring Crowley (5% Black), Fowler (3.3% Black), Manzanola (3.3% Black), and Ordway (4.9% Black).

Olney Springs's Asian Population

0 residents of Olney Springs, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Olney Springs is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Olney Springs ranks 195th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olney Springs's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Olney Springs's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Olney Springs is less Asian than neighboring Ordway (0.5% Asian), and Rocky Ford (2.2% Asian).

Olney Springs's Hispanic Population

189 residents of Olney Springs, or 33.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Olney Springs is considerably higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Olney Springs ranks 139th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olney Springs's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 170.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Olney Springs's population has increased from 22.2% to 33.9%.

Olney Springs is more Hispanic than neighboring Fowler (9.8% Hispanic), and Ordway (26.6% Hispanic). Olney Springs is less Hispanic than neighboring Crowley (60.3% Hispanic), Manzanola (41.6% Hispanic), and Rocky Ford (66.8% Hispanic).

Olney Springs's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Olney Springs, 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 Olney Springs is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Olney Springs ranks 256th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olney Springs's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Olney Springs's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Olney Springs is less Native American/Other than neighboring Crowley (1.4% Native American/Other), Fowler (1.3% Native American/Other), Manzanola (0.6% Native American/Other), Ordway (4.3% Native American/Other), and Rocky Ford (0.5% Native American/Other).

Olney Springs's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Olney Springs, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Olney Springs is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Olney Springs ranks 26th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olney Springs's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Olney Springs's population has decreased from 7.6% to 2.9%.

Olney Springs is more Multiracial than neighboring Crowley (0.9% Multiracial), Fowler (1.6% Multiracial), Manzanola (0.3% Multiracial), and Rocky Ford (0.3% Multiracial). Olney Springs is less Multiracial than neighboring Ordway (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.