Poncha Springs, CO Demographics

A map of Poncha Springs's Population by Race

Poncha Springs, Colorado has an estimated population of 959, an increase from the 925 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.5% White, 10.5% Hispanic, 5.4% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Poncha Springs, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Poncha Springs 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 Poncha Springs, that probability was 29.8% in 2020 and 30.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Poncha Springs is ranked the 229th 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). Poncha Springs was ranked the 229th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Poncha Springs's White Population

791 residents of Poncha Springs, or 82.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Poncha Springs is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Poncha Springs ranks 175th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poncha Springs's White population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Poncha Springs's population has decreased from 83.0% to 82.5%.

Poncha Springs is more White than neighboring Smeltertown (53.2% White), Salida (81.8% White), and Maysville (42.1% White). Poncha Springs is less White than neighboring Garfield (100% White), and Bonanza (100% White).

Poncha Springs's Black Population

0 residents of Poncha Springs, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Poncha Springs is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Poncha Springs ranks 332nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

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

Poncha Springs's Asian Population

11 residents of Poncha Springs, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Poncha Springs is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Poncha Springs ranks 159th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poncha Springs's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Poncha Springs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Poncha Springs is more Asian than neighboring Smeltertown (0% Asian), Salida (0.7% Asian), Maysville (0% Asian), Garfield (0% Asian), and Bonanza (0% Asian).

Poncha Springs's Hispanic Population

101 residents of Poncha Springs, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Poncha Springs is considerably lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Poncha Springs ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poncha Springs's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Poncha Springs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.5%.

Poncha Springs is more Hispanic than neighboring Salida (10.3% Hispanic), Garfield (0% Hispanic), and Bonanza (0% Hispanic). Poncha Springs is less Hispanic than neighboring Smeltertown (45.7% Hispanic), and Maysville (57.9% Hispanic).

Poncha Springs's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Poncha Springs, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Poncha Springs is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Poncha Springs ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poncha Springs's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Poncha Springs's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.4%.

Poncha Springs is more Native American/Other than neighboring Smeltertown (0% Native American/Other), Salida (0.2% Native American/Other), Maysville (0% Native American/Other), Garfield (0% Native American/Other), and Bonanza (0% Native American/Other).

Poncha Springs's Multiracial Population

52 residents of Poncha Springs, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Poncha Springs is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Poncha Springs ranks 198th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poncha Springs's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 26.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Poncha Springs's population has increased from 4.4% to 5.4%.

Poncha Springs is more Multiracial than neighboring Smeltertown (1.1% Multiracial), Maysville (0% Multiracial), Garfield (0% Multiracial), and Bonanza (0% Multiracial). Poncha Springs is less Multiracial than neighboring Salida (6.9% 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.