Security-Widefield, CO Demographics

A map of Security-Widefield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	21,239	22,196	56.9%	57.4%
Hispanic	9,002	8,145	24.1%	21.1%
Black	3,383	3,347	9.1%	8.7%
Multiracial	2,529	3,027	6.8%	7.8%
Asian	883	1,065	2.4%	2.8%
Native American/Other	309	859	0.8%	2.2%

Security-Widefield, Colorado has an estimated population of 37,345, a decrease from the 38,639 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.9% White, 24.1% Hispanic, 9.1% Black, 6.8% Multiracial, 2.4% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Security-Widefield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Security-Widefield has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Security-Widefield, that probability was 61.1% in 2020 and 60.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Security-Widefield is ranked the 25th 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). Security-Widefield was ranked the 23rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Security-Widefield's White Population

21,239 residents of Security-Widefield, or 56.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Security-Widefield is lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Security-Widefield ranks 389th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Security-Widefield's White population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Security-Widefield's population has decreased from 57.4% to 56.9%.

Security-Widefield is more White than neighboring Stratmoor (56.6% White), Fort Carson (54.1% White), and Cimarron Hills (54.5% White). Security-Widefield is less White than neighboring Fountain (57.2% White), and Colorado Springs (65.2% White).

Security-Widefield's Black Population

3,383 residents of Security-Widefield, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Security-Widefield is higher than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Security-Widefield ranks 6th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Security-Widefield's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. Black residents' share of Security-Widefield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.1%.

Security-Widefield is more Black than neighboring Fountain (8.1% Black), Stratmoor (6.1% Black), Cimarron Hills (3.9% Black), and Colorado Springs (5.3% Black). Security-Widefield is less Black than neighboring Fort Carson (10.8% Black).

Security-Widefield's Asian Population

883 residents of Security-Widefield, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Security-Widefield is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Security-Widefield ranks 70th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Security-Widefield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 17.1%. Asian residents' share of Security-Widefield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Security-Widefield is more Asian than neighboring Stratmoor (2.3% Asian). Security-Widefield is less Asian than neighboring Fountain (2.6% Asian), Fort Carson (4.7% Asian), Cimarron Hills (4.4% Asian), and Colorado Springs (2.9% Asian).

Security-Widefield's Hispanic Population

9,002 residents of Security-Widefield, or 24.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Security-Widefield is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Security-Widefield ranks 145th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Security-Widefield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Security-Widefield's population has increased from 21.1% to 24.1%.

Security-Widefield is more Hispanic than neighboring Fort Carson (21.9% Hispanic), and Colorado Springs (19.3% Hispanic). Security-Widefield is less Hispanic than neighboring Fountain (25.3% Hispanic), Stratmoor (31.3% Hispanic), and Cimarron Hills (26.7% Hispanic).

Security-Widefield's Native American/Other Population

309 residents of Security-Widefield, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Security-Widefield is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Security-Widefield ranks 64th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Security-Widefield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 64.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Security-Widefield's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.8%.

Security-Widefield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stratmoor (0.2% Native American/Other), and Cimarron Hills (0.6% Native American/Other). Security-Widefield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Carson (2.5% Native American/Other), and Colorado Springs (1% Native American/Other).

Security-Widefield's Multiracial Population

2,529 residents of Security-Widefield, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Security-Widefield is slightly higher than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Security-Widefield ranks 24th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Security-Widefield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Security-Widefield's population has decreased from 7.8% to 6.8%.

Security-Widefield is more Multiracial than neighboring Fountain (6% Multiracial), Stratmoor (3.5% Multiracial), Fort Carson (5.9% Multiracial), and Colorado Springs (6.4% Multiracial). Security-Widefield is less Multiracial than neighboring Cimarron Hills (9.9% 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.