Rocky Ford, CO Demographics

A map of Rocky Ford's Population by Race

Rocky Ford, Colorado has an estimated population of 3,815, a slight decrease from the 3,876 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.8% Hispanic, 30.2% White, 2.2% Asian, 0.5% Native American/Other, 0.3% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rocky Ford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rocky Ford has become considerably less 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 Rocky Ford, that probability was 52.9% in 2020 and 46.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rocky Ford is ranked the 131st 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). Rocky Ford was ranked the 130th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rocky Ford's White Population

1,152 residents of Rocky Ford, or 30.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rocky Ford is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Rocky Ford ranks 449th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rocky Ford's White population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. White residents' share of Rocky Ford's population has decreased from 38.2% to 30.2%.

Rocky Ford is less White than neighboring Swink (56.4% White), Manzanola (54.3% White), Ordway (53.9% White), La Junta Gardens (36.6% White), and La Junta (52.6% White).

Rocky Ford's Black Population

0 residents of Rocky Ford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rocky Ford is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Rocky Ford ranks 169th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rocky Ford's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Rocky Ford's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Rocky Ford is less Black than neighboring Manzanola (3.3% Black), Ordway (4.9% Black), and La Junta (1.3% Black).

Rocky Ford's Asian Population

85 residents of Rocky Ford, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rocky Ford is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Rocky Ford ranks 238th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rocky Ford's Asian population has grown by an estimated 214.8%. Asian residents' share of Rocky Ford's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.2%.

Rocky Ford is more Asian than neighboring Manzanola (0% Asian), Ordway (0.5% Asian), La Junta Gardens (0% Asian), and La Junta (0.2% Asian). Rocky Ford is less Asian than neighboring Swink (5% Asian).

Rocky Ford's Hispanic Population

2,547 residents of Rocky Ford, or 66.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rocky Ford is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Rocky Ford ranks 28th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rocky Ford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Rocky Ford's population has increased from 57.0% to 66.8%.

Rocky Ford is more Hispanic than neighboring Swink (37.9% Hispanic), Manzanola (41.6% Hispanic), Ordway (26.6% Hispanic), La Junta Gardens (63.4% Hispanic), and La Junta (42.7% Hispanic).

Rocky Ford's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Rocky Ford, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rocky Ford is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Rocky Ford ranks 208th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rocky Ford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rocky Ford's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.5%.

Rocky Ford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Swink (0% Native American/Other), and La Junta Gardens (0% Native American/Other). Rocky Ford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Manzanola (0.6% Native American/Other), Ordway (4.3% Native American/Other), and La Junta (0.6% Native American/Other).

Rocky Ford's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Rocky Ford, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rocky Ford is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Rocky Ford ranks 404th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rocky Ford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 86.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Rocky Ford's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.3%.

Rocky Ford is more Multiracial than neighboring La Junta Gardens (0% Multiracial). Rocky Ford is less Multiracial than neighboring Swink (0.7% Multiracial), Ordway (9.9% Multiracial), and La Junta (2.6% 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.