Southern Ute, CO Demographics

A map of Southern Ute's Population by Race

Southern Ute, Colorado has an estimated population of 67, a dramatic decrease from the 158 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.8% White, 40.3% Native American/Other, 14.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Southern Ute, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Southern Ute has become 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 Southern Ute, that probability was 65.7% in 2020 and 61.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Southern Ute is ranked the 432nd 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). Southern Ute was ranked the 384th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Southern Ute's White Population

30 residents of Southern Ute, or 44.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Southern Ute is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Southern Ute ranks 437th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southern Ute's White population has declined by an estimated 56.5%. White residents' share of Southern Ute's population has increased from 43.7% to 44.8%.

Southern Ute is more White than neighboring Ignacio (36.9% White), and Middle Mesa (29.8% White). Southern Ute is less White than neighboring La Boca (100% White), Bayfield (74.9% White), and Arboles (50.9% White).

Southern Ute's Black Population

0 residents of Southern Ute, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Southern Ute is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Southern Ute ranks 340th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southern Ute's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Southern Ute's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Southern Ute's Asian Population

0 residents of Southern Ute, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Southern Ute is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Southern Ute ranks 354th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southern Ute's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Southern Ute's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Southern Ute is less Asian than neighboring Ignacio (2% Asian), and Bayfield (0.1% Asian).

Southern Ute's Hispanic Population

10 residents of Southern Ute, or 14.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Southern Ute is lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Southern Ute ranks 174th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southern Ute's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 63.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Southern Ute's population has decreased from 17.1% to 14.9%.

Southern Ute is more Hispanic than neighboring La Boca (0% Hispanic). Southern Ute is less Hispanic than neighboring Ignacio (38.5% Hispanic), Middle Mesa (33.3% Hispanic), Bayfield (20.6% Hispanic), and Arboles (44% Hispanic).

Southern Ute's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Southern Ute, or 40.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Southern Ute is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Southern Ute ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southern Ute's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Southern Ute's population has increased from 34.8% to 40.3%.

Southern Ute is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ignacio (21.4% Native American/Other), La Boca (0% Native American/Other), Middle Mesa (36.9% Native American/Other), Bayfield (2.8% Native American/Other), and Arboles (2.1% Native American/Other).

Southern Ute's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Southern Ute, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Southern Ute is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Southern Ute ranks 199th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southern Ute's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Southern Ute's population has decreased from 4.4% to 0.0%.

Southern Ute is less Multiracial than neighboring Ignacio (1.2% Multiracial), Bayfield (1.6% Multiracial), and Arboles (3.1% 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.