Towaoc, CO Demographics

A map of Towaoc's Population by Race

Towaoc, Colorado has an estimated population of 1,078, a decrease from the 1,120 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.8% Native American/Other, 9.4% Hispanic, 7.0% White, 4.5% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, and 1.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Towaoc, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Towaoc has become considerably more 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 Towaoc, that probability was 9.7% in 2020 and 39.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Towaoc is ranked the 214th 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). Towaoc was ranked the 212th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Towaoc's White Population

75 residents of Towaoc, or 7.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Towaoc is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Towaoc ranks 480th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Towaoc's White population has grown by an estimated 1150.0%. White residents' share of Towaoc's population has increased from 0.5% to 7.0%.

Towaoc is more White than neighboring Shiprock (1.2% White), and Aneth (1.9% White). Towaoc is less White than neighboring Cortez (62.1% White), Lewis (77.3% White), and Dolores (59.3% White).

Towaoc's Black Population

11 residents of Towaoc, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Towaoc is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Towaoc ranks 315th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Towaoc's Black population has grown by an estimated 450.0%. Black residents' share of Towaoc's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.0%.

Towaoc is more Black than neighboring Cortez (0.1% Black), Lewis (0% Black), Shiprock (0% Black), and Aneth (0% Black). Towaoc is less Black than neighboring Dolores (15.1% Black).

Towaoc's Asian Population

15 residents of Towaoc, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Towaoc is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Towaoc ranks 354th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Towaoc's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 15. Asian residents' share of Towaoc's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.4%.

Towaoc is more Asian than neighboring Cortez (0.5% Asian), Lewis (0% Asian), Dolores (0% Asian), Shiprock (1% Asian), and Aneth (0% Asian).

Towaoc's Hispanic Population

101 residents of Towaoc, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Towaoc is considerably lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Towaoc ranks 461st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Towaoc's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 225.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Towaoc's population has increased from 2.8% to 9.4%.

Towaoc is more Hispanic than neighboring Dolores (1.2% Hispanic), Shiprock (2.2% Hispanic), and Aneth (0% Hispanic). Towaoc is less Hispanic than neighboring Cortez (19.7% Hispanic), and Lewis (18.1% Hispanic).

Towaoc's Native American/Other Population

828 residents of Towaoc, or 76.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Towaoc is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Towaoc ranks 1st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Towaoc's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Towaoc's population has decreased from 95.0% to 76.8%.

Towaoc is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cortez (9.8% Native American/Other), Lewis (0% Native American/Other), and Dolores (11.2% Native American/Other). Towaoc is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shiprock (95% Native American/Other), and Aneth (98.1% Native American/Other).

Towaoc's Multiracial Population

48 residents of Towaoc, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Towaoc is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Towaoc ranks 434th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Towaoc's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 182.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Towaoc's population has increased from 1.5% to 4.5%.

Towaoc is more Multiracial than neighboring Shiprock (0.5% Multiracial), and Aneth (0% Multiracial). Towaoc is less Multiracial than neighboring Cortez (7.7% Multiracial), Lewis (4.7% Multiracial), and Dolores (13.2% 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.