Walsenburg, CO Demographics

A map of Walsenburg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,504	1,307	49.0%	42.9%
Hispanic	1,329	1,522	43.3%	49.9%
Multiracial	148	107	4.8%	3.5%
Native American/Other	76	69	2.5%	2.3%
Asian	15	11	0.5%	0.4%
Black	0	33	0.0%	1.1%

Walsenburg, Colorado has an estimated population of 3,072, a less than 1% change from the 3,049 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.0% White, 43.3% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 2.5% Native American/Other, 0.5% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Walsenburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Walsenburg has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Walsenburg, that probability was 56.5% in 2020 and 57.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Walsenburg is ranked the 143rd 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). Walsenburg was ranked the 143rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Walsenburg's White Population

1,504 residents of Walsenburg, or 49.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Walsenburg is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Walsenburg ranks 439th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walsenburg's White population has grown by an estimated 15.1%. White residents' share of Walsenburg's population has increased from 42.9% to 49.0%.

Walsenburg is more White than neighboring Lynn (0% White), and Aguilar (45.4% White). Walsenburg is less White than neighboring La Veta (95.8% White), Colorado City (89.8% White), and Rye (67.8% White).

Walsenburg's Black Population

0 residents of Walsenburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Walsenburg is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Walsenburg ranks 114th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walsenburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Walsenburg's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Walsenburg's Asian Population

15 residents of Walsenburg, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Walsenburg is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Walsenburg ranks 303rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walsenburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 36.4%. Asian residents' share of Walsenburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Walsenburg is more Asian than neighboring Lynn (0% Asian), La Veta (0% Asian), Aguilar (0% Asian), Colorado City (0% Asian), and Rye (0% Asian).

Walsenburg's Hispanic Population

1,329 residents of Walsenburg, or 43.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Walsenburg is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Walsenburg ranks 37th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walsenburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Walsenburg's population has decreased from 49.9% to 43.3%.

Walsenburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Lynn (0% Hispanic), La Veta (3.4% Hispanic), Colorado City (4.8% Hispanic), and Rye (32.2% Hispanic). Walsenburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Aguilar (54.1% Hispanic).

Walsenburg's Native American/Other Population

76 residents of Walsenburg, 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 Walsenburg is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Walsenburg ranks 61st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walsenburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 10.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Walsenburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Walsenburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lynn (0% Native American/Other), La Veta (0% Native American/Other), Aguilar (0% Native American/Other), Colorado City (0% Native American/Other), and Rye (0% Native American/Other).

Walsenburg's Multiracial Population

148 residents of Walsenburg, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Walsenburg is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Walsenburg ranks 301st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walsenburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 38.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Walsenburg's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.8%.

Walsenburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Lynn (0% Multiracial), La Veta (0.9% Multiracial), Aguilar (0.5% Multiracial), and Rye (0% Multiracial). Walsenburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Colorado City (5.4% 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.