Romeo, CO Demographics

A map of Romeo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	323	219	83.5%	72.5%
White	56	68	14.5%	22.5%
Asian	4	1	1.0%	0.3%
Native American/Other	4	10	1.0%	3.3%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.3%
Multiracial	0	3	0.0%	1.0%

Romeo, Colorado has an estimated population of 387, a large increase from the 302 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.5% Hispanic, 14.5% White, 1.0% Asian, 1.0% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Romeo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Romeo 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 Romeo, that probability was 42.2% in 2020 and 28.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Romeo is ranked the 317th 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). Romeo was ranked the 326th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Romeo's White Population

56 residents of Romeo, or 14.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Romeo is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Romeo ranks 469th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romeo's White population has declined by an estimated 17.6%. White residents' share of Romeo's population has decreased from 22.5% to 14.5%.

Romeo is more White than neighboring Conejos (0% White), and Antonito (6% White). Romeo is less White than neighboring Manassa (46.7% White), La Jara (40.8% White), and Sanford (48.2% White).

Romeo's Black Population

0 residents of Romeo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Romeo is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Romeo ranks 275th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

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

Romeo's Asian Population

4 residents of Romeo, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Romeo is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Romeo ranks 309th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romeo's Asian population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Asian residents' share of Romeo's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.0%.

Romeo is more Asian than neighboring Manassa (0% Asian), Conejos (0% Asian), Antonito (0% Asian), and La Jara (0% Asian). Romeo is less Asian than neighboring Sanford (1.8% Asian).

Romeo's Hispanic Population

323 residents of Romeo, or 83.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Romeo is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Romeo ranks 8th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romeo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 47.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Romeo's population has increased from 72.5% to 83.5%.

Romeo is more Hispanic than neighboring Manassa (52.7% Hispanic), Conejos (0% Hispanic), La Jara (59.2% Hispanic), and Sanford (45.8% Hispanic). Romeo is less Hispanic than neighboring Antonito (94% Hispanic).

Romeo's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Romeo, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Romeo is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Romeo ranks 41st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romeo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Romeo's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.0%.

Romeo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Manassa (0% Native American/Other), Conejos (0% Native American/Other), Antonito (0% Native American/Other), and La Jara (0% Native American/Other). Romeo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sanford (2.5% Native American/Other).

Romeo's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Romeo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Romeo is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Romeo ranks 452nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romeo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Romeo's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Romeo is less Multiracial than neighboring Manassa (0.6% Multiracial), and Sanford (1.6% 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.