Pueblo West, CO Demographics

A map of Pueblo West's Population by Race

Pueblo West, Colorado has an estimated population of 35,681, an increase from the 33,086 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.5% White, 29.5% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, 0.6% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pueblo West, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pueblo West has become slightly more racially diverse since 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 Pueblo West, that probability was 49.0% in 2020 and 49.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pueblo West is ranked the 26th 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). Pueblo West was ranked the 28th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pueblo West's White Population

23,015 residents of Pueblo West, or 64.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pueblo West is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Pueblo West ranks 354th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pueblo West's White population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. White residents' share of Pueblo West's population has decreased from 66.5% to 64.5%.

Pueblo West is more White than neighboring Pueblo (43.9% White), Salt Creek (23.9% White), Blende (40.3% White), and Vineland (57.6% White). Pueblo West is less White than neighboring Penrose (80.2% White).

Pueblo West's Black Population

223 residents of Pueblo West, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pueblo West is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Pueblo West ranks 106th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pueblo West's Black population has declined by an estimated 40.8%. Black residents' share of Pueblo West's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.6%.

Pueblo West is more Black than neighboring Salt Creek (0.5% Black), Blende (0% Black), Vineland (0% Black), and Penrose (0.2% Black). Pueblo West is less Black than neighboring Pueblo (2.6% Black).

Pueblo West's Asian Population

403 residents of Pueblo West, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pueblo West is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Pueblo West ranks 150th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pueblo West's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. Asian residents' share of Pueblo West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Pueblo West is more Asian than neighboring Pueblo (0.8% Asian), Salt Creek (0% Asian), Blende (0% Asian), Vineland (0% Asian), and Penrose (0.3% Asian).

Pueblo West's Hispanic Population

10,509 residents of Pueblo West, or 29.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pueblo West is higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Pueblo West ranks 117th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pueblo West's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Pueblo West's population has increased from 25.4% to 29.5%.

Pueblo West is more Hispanic than neighboring Penrose (11.4% Hispanic). Pueblo West is less Hispanic than neighboring Pueblo (48.3% Hispanic), Salt Creek (75.6% Hispanic), Blende (57.9% Hispanic), and Vineland (42.4% Hispanic).

Pueblo West's Native American/Other Population

141 residents of Pueblo West, 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 Pueblo West is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Pueblo West ranks 194th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pueblo West's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 62.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pueblo West's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.4%.

Pueblo West is more Native American/Other than neighboring Salt Creek (0% Native American/Other), Blende (0% Native American/Other), and Vineland (0% Native American/Other). Pueblo West is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pueblo (1.2% Native American/Other), and Penrose (0.9% Native American/Other).

Pueblo West's Multiracial Population

1,390 residents of Pueblo West, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pueblo West is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Pueblo West ranks 184th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pueblo West's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Pueblo West's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.9%.

Pueblo West is more Multiracial than neighboring Pueblo (3.2% Multiracial), Salt Creek (0% Multiracial), Blende (1.8% Multiracial), and Vineland (0% Multiracial). Pueblo West is less Multiracial than neighboring Penrose (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.