Watkins, CO Demographics

A map of Watkins's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	610	498	72.0%	73.0%
Hispanic	150	115	17.7%	16.9%
Black	50	9	5.9%	1.3%
Multiracial	30	51	3.5%	7.5%
Asian	7	2	0.8%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	7	0.0%	1.0%

Watkins, Colorado has an estimated population of 847, a large increase from the 682 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.0% White, 17.7% Hispanic, 5.9% Black, 3.5% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Watkins, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Watkins has become 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 Watkins, that probability was 43.3% in 2020 and 44.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Watkins is ranked the 236th 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). Watkins was ranked the 256th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Watkins's White Population

610 residents of Watkins, or 72.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Watkins is higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Watkins ranks 310th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watkins's White population has grown by an estimated 22.5%. White residents' share of Watkins's population has decreased from 73.0% to 72.0%.

Watkins is more White than neighboring Aetna Estates (30.8% White), Aurora (40.9% White), Bennett (55.7% White), and Brick Center (53.3% White). Watkins is less White than neighboring Foxfield (72.5% White).

Watkins's Black Population

50 residents of Watkins, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Watkins is slightly higher than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Watkins ranks 81st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watkins's Black population has grown by an estimated 455.6%. Black residents' share of Watkins's population has increased from 1.3% to 5.9%.

Watkins is more Black than neighboring Aetna Estates (0% Black), Bennett (1.8% Black), Brick Center (0% Black), and Foxfield (2.6% Black). Watkins is less Black than neighboring Aurora (15.3% Black).

Watkins's Asian Population

7 residents of Watkins, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Watkins is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Watkins ranks 316th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watkins's Asian population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Asian residents' share of Watkins's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.8%.

Watkins is more Asian than neighboring Aetna Estates (0% Asian), Bennett (0.3% Asian), and Brick Center (0% Asian). Watkins is less Asian than neighboring Aurora (6% Asian), and Foxfield (12.1% Asian).

Watkins's Hispanic Population

150 residents of Watkins, or 17.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Watkins is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Watkins ranks 179th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watkins's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Watkins's population has increased from 16.9% to 17.7%.

Watkins is more Hispanic than neighboring Foxfield (10.3% Hispanic). Watkins is less Hispanic than neighboring Aetna Estates (61% Hispanic), Aurora (31.4% Hispanic), Bennett (32.8% Hispanic), and Brick Center (27.6% Hispanic).

Watkins's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Watkins, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Watkins is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Watkins ranks 231st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watkins's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Watkins's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Watkins is less Native American/Other than neighboring Aetna Estates (7.7% Native American/Other), Aurora (1.2% Native American/Other), Bennett (3.8% Native American/Other), and Foxfield (0.8% Native American/Other).

Watkins's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Watkins, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Watkins is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Watkins ranks 28th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watkins's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 41.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Watkins's population has decreased from 7.5% to 3.5%.

Watkins is more Multiracial than neighboring Aetna Estates (0.5% Multiracial), and Foxfield (1.7% Multiracial). Watkins is less Multiracial than neighboring Aurora (5.2% Multiracial), Bennett (5.6% Multiracial), and Brick Center (19% 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.