Pagosa Springs, CO Demographics

A map of Pagosa Springs's Population by Race

Pagosa Springs, Colorado has an estimated population of 2,090, a dramatic increase from the 1,571 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.1% Hispanic, 39.5% White, 5.9% Native American/Other, 4.0% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pagosa Springs, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pagosa Springs has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Pagosa Springs, that probability was 56.2% in 2020 and 58.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pagosa Springs is ranked the 173rd 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). Pagosa Springs was ranked the 185th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pagosa Springs's White Population

825 residents of Pagosa Springs, or 39.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pagosa Springs is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Pagosa Springs ranks 392nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pagosa Springs's White population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of Pagosa Springs's population has decreased from 56.9% to 39.5%.

Pagosa Springs is more White than neighboring Dulce (1.3% White), and Lumberton (0% White). Pagosa Springs is less White than neighboring Piedra (100% White), Arboles (50.9% White), and South Fork (94.2% White).

Pagosa Springs's Black Population

3 residents of Pagosa Springs, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pagosa Springs is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Pagosa Springs ranks 209th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pagosa Springs's Black population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Black residents' share of Pagosa Springs's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Pagosa Springs is more Black than neighboring Piedra (0% Black), Lumberton (0% Black), and Arboles (0% Black). Pagosa Springs is less Black than neighboring Dulce (0.7% Black), and South Fork (0.4% Black).

Pagosa Springs's Asian Population

8 residents of Pagosa Springs, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pagosa Springs is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Pagosa Springs ranks 154th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pagosa Springs's Asian population has declined by an estimated 57.9%. Asian residents' share of Pagosa Springs's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.4%.

Pagosa Springs is more Asian than neighboring Piedra (0% Asian), Lumberton (0% Asian), Arboles (0% Asian), and South Fork (0.1% Asian). Pagosa Springs is less Asian than neighboring Dulce (1.1% Asian).

Pagosa Springs's Hispanic Population

1,048 residents of Pagosa Springs, or 50.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pagosa Springs is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Pagosa Springs ranks 87th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pagosa Springs's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Pagosa Springs's population has increased from 33.3% to 50.1%.

Pagosa Springs is more Hispanic than neighboring Piedra (0% Hispanic), Dulce (8.9% Hispanic), Lumberton (33.1% Hispanic), Arboles (44% Hispanic), and South Fork (4.1% Hispanic).

Pagosa Springs's Native American/Other Population

123 residents of Pagosa Springs, or 5.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pagosa Springs is slightly higher than in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Pagosa Springs ranks 40th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pagosa Springs's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 127.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pagosa Springs's population has increased from 3.4% to 5.9%.

Pagosa Springs is more Native American/Other than neighboring Piedra (0% Native American/Other), Arboles (2.1% Native American/Other), and South Fork (0.3% Native American/Other). Pagosa Springs is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dulce (83.8% Native American/Other), and Lumberton (66.9% Native American/Other).

Pagosa Springs's Multiracial Population

83 residents of Pagosa Springs, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pagosa Springs is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Pagosa Springs ranks 175th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pagosa Springs's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Pagosa Springs's population has decreased from 4.6% to 4.0%.

Pagosa Springs is more Multiracial than neighboring Piedra (0% Multiracial), Lumberton (0% Multiracial), Arboles (3.1% Multiracial), and South Fork (0.8% Multiracial). Pagosa Springs is less Multiracial than neighboring Dulce (4.3% 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.