Sherrelwood, CO Demographics

A map of Sherrelwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	11,859	11,877	63.4%	61.8%
White	5,546	5,904	29.7%	30.7%
Native American/Other	468	244	2.5%	1.3%
Multiracial	443	480	2.4%	2.5%
Asian	267	474	1.4%	2.5%
Black	109	249	0.6%	1.3%

Sherrelwood, Colorado has an estimated population of 18,692, a slight decrease from the 19,228 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.4% Hispanic, 29.7% White, 2.5% Native American/Other, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, and 0.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sherrelwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sherrelwood has become less 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 Sherrelwood, that probability was 52.3% in 2020 and 50.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sherrelwood is ranked the 44th 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). Sherrelwood was ranked the 42nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sherrelwood's White Population

5,546 residents of Sherrelwood, or 29.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sherrelwood is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Sherrelwood ranks 460th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherrelwood's White population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of Sherrelwood's population has decreased from 30.7% to 29.7%.

Sherrelwood is more White than neighboring Federal Heights (28.2% White). Sherrelwood is less White than neighboring Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) (39.5% White), Welby (33.9% White), North Washington (58.5% White), and Shaw Heights (39.2% White).

Sherrelwood's Black Population

109 residents of Sherrelwood, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sherrelwood is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Sherrelwood ranks 86th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherrelwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 56.2%. Black residents' share of Sherrelwood's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.6%.

Sherrelwood is more Black than neighboring Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) (0.3% Black), and North Washington (0% Black). Sherrelwood is less Black than neighboring Federal Heights (1.6% Black), Welby (1.6% Black), and Shaw Heights (1.7% Black).

Sherrelwood's Asian Population

267 residents of Sherrelwood, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sherrelwood is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Sherrelwood ranks 79th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherrelwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 43.7%. Asian residents' share of Sherrelwood's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.4%.

Sherrelwood is less Asian than neighboring Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) (3.7% Asian), Federal Heights (2.7% Asian), Welby (3.2% Asian), North Washington (3.4% Asian), and Shaw Heights (5% Asian).

Sherrelwood's Hispanic Population

11,859 residents of Sherrelwood, or 63.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sherrelwood is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Sherrelwood ranks 20th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherrelwood's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Sherrelwood's population has increased from 61.8% to 63.4%.

Sherrelwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) (52.8% Hispanic), Welby (59.1% Hispanic), North Washington (32.7% Hispanic), and Shaw Heights (50.7% Hispanic). Sherrelwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Federal Heights (64.8% Hispanic).

Sherrelwood's Native American/Other Population

468 residents of Sherrelwood, or 2.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sherrelwood is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Sherrelwood ranks 167th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherrelwood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 91.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sherrelwood's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.5%.

Sherrelwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) (1% Native American/Other), Federal Heights (1.4% Native American/Other), Welby (0.3% Native American/Other), North Washington (0.3% Native American/Other), and Shaw Heights (0.1% Native American/Other).

Sherrelwood's Multiracial Population

443 residents of Sherrelwood, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sherrelwood is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Sherrelwood ranks 391st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherrelwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Sherrelwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Sherrelwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Federal Heights (1.4% Multiracial), and Welby (1.8% Multiracial). Sherrelwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) (2.8% Multiracial), North Washington (5.1% Multiracial), and Shaw Heights (3.3% 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.