Park County Demographics

A map of Park County's Population by Race

Park County, Colorado has an estimated population of 17,907, a slight increase from the 17,390 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.3% White, 7.6% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, 0.9% Black, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Park County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Park has become slightly more 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 Park County, that probability was 25.8% in 2020 and 26.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Park County is ranked the 28th most populous county in Colorado, out of 64 counties. Park County was ranked the 28th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Park County's White Population

15,279 residents of Park County, or 85.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Park County is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Park County ranks 7th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Park County's White population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Park County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 85.3%.

Park County is more White than neighboring Teller County (83.9% White), Chaffee County (84.2% White), Lake County (58.3% White), and Summit County (74.5% White). Park County is less White than neighboring Clear Creek County (85.8% White).

Park County's Black Population

168 residents of Park County, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Park County is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Park County ranks 37th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Park County's Black population has grown by an estimated 88.8%. Black residents' share of Park County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Park County is more Black than neighboring Clear Creek County (0.1% Black), Lake County (0.1% Black), and Summit County (0.4% Black). Park County is less Black than neighboring Chaffee County (1.2% Black).

Park County's Asian Population

200 residents of Park County, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Park County is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Park County ranks 40th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Park County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 102.0%. Asian residents' share of Park County's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.1%.

Park County is more Asian than neighboring Teller County (0.3% Asian), Chaffee County (0.5% Asian), and Lake County (0.1% Asian). Park County is less Asian than neighboring Clear Creek County (1.8% Asian), and Summit County (1.5% Asian).

Park County's Hispanic Population

1,366 residents of Park County, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Park County is considerably lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Park County ranks 57th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Park County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Park County's population has increased from 7.1% to 7.6%.

Park County is less Hispanic than neighboring Clear Creek County (7.8% Hispanic), Teller County (7.7% Hispanic), Chaffee County (9.8% Hispanic), Lake County (32.8% Hispanic), and Summit County (17.2% Hispanic).

Park County's Native American/Other Population

128 residents of Park County, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Park County is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Park County ranks 26th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Park County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 42.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Park County's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.7%.

Park County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Teller County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Chaffee County (0.6% Native American/Other). Park County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clear Creek County (1.5% Native American/Other), Lake County (0.9% Native American/Other), and Summit County (0.8% Native American/Other).

Park County's Multiracial Population

766 residents of Park County, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Park County is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Park County ranks 10th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Park County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Park County's population has decreased from 4.9% to 4.3%.

Park County is more Multiracial than neighboring Clear Creek County (3% Multiracial), and Chaffee County (3.6% Multiracial). Park County is less Multiracial than neighboring Teller County (6.5% Multiracial), Lake County (7.7% Multiracial), and Summit County (5.7% 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.