Superior, CO Demographics

A map of Superior's Population by Race

Superior, Colorado has an estimated population of 13,305, a slight increase from the 13,094 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.8% White, 14.8% Asian, 9.9% Hispanic, 5.1% Multiracial, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Superior, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Superior has become more 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 Superior, that probability was 47.2% in 2020 and 49.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Superior is ranked the 57th 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). Superior was ranked the 57th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Superior's White Population

9,156 residents of Superior, or 68.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Superior is slightly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Superior ranks 322nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Superior's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Superior's population has decreased from 70.6% to 68.8%.

Superior is less White than neighboring Louisville (78.6% White), Paragon Estates (87% White), Lafayette (69.5% White), Arvada (76% White), and Eldorado Springs (97.8% White).

Superior's Black Population

52 residents of Superior, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Superior is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Superior ranks 130th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Superior's Black population has declined by an estimated 59.1%. Black residents' share of Superior's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.4%.

Superior is more Black than neighboring Paragon Estates (0% Black), and Eldorado Springs (0% Black). Superior is less Black than neighboring Louisville (1.4% Black), Lafayette (0.8% Black), and Arvada (1% Black).

Superior's Asian Population

1,973 residents of Superior, or 14.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Superior is considerably higher than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Superior ranks 7th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Superior's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10.7%. Asian residents' share of Superior's population has increased from 13.6% to 14.8%.

Superior is more Asian than neighboring Louisville (3.7% Asian), Paragon Estates (2.5% Asian), Lafayette (3.9% Asian), Arvada (2.6% Asian), and Eldorado Springs (0% Asian).

Superior's Hispanic Population

1,320 residents of Superior, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Superior is considerably lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Superior ranks 328th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Superior's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Superior's population has increased from 8.1% to 9.9%.

Superior is more Hispanic than neighboring Paragon Estates (8.4% Hispanic), and Eldorado Springs (0.9% Hispanic). Superior is less Hispanic than neighboring Louisville (10.4% Hispanic), Lafayette (19.2% Hispanic), and Arvada (15.8% Hispanic).

Superior's Native American/Other Population

123 residents of Superior, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Superior is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Superior ranks 328th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Superior's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 25.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Superior's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Superior is more Native American/Other than neighboring Louisville (0.2% Native American/Other), Paragon Estates (0% Native American/Other), Lafayette (0.5% Native American/Other), Arvada (0.5% Native American/Other), and Eldorado Springs (0.6% Native American/Other).

Superior's Multiracial Population

681 residents of Superior, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Superior is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Superior ranks 71st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Superior's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Superior's population has decreased from 5.9% to 5.1%.

Superior is more Multiracial than neighboring Paragon Estates (2.1% Multiracial), Arvada (4.1% Multiracial), and Eldorado Springs (0.6% Multiracial). Superior is less Multiracial than neighboring Louisville (5.7% Multiracial), and Lafayette (6.1% 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.