West Pleasant View, CO Demographics

A map of West Pleasant View's Population by Race

West Pleasant View, Colorado has an estimated population of 5,051, a large increase from the 4,327 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.4% White, 15.0% Hispanic, 6.6% Multiracial, 4.6% Asian, 1.6% Black, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Pleasant View, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Pleasant View 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 West Pleasant View, that probability was 41.0% in 2020 and 46.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Pleasant View is ranked the 115th 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). West Pleasant View was ranked the 123rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Pleasant View's White Population

3,607 residents of West Pleasant View, or 71.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Pleasant View is higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. West Pleasant View ranks 290th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pleasant View's White population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. White residents' share of West Pleasant View's population has decreased from 75.2% to 71.4%.

West Pleasant View is more White than neighboring East Pleasant View (30.6% White), and Lakewood (68.2% White). West Pleasant View is less White than neighboring Applewood (84.2% White), Golden (82.3% White), and Fairmount (88.9% White).

West Pleasant View's Black Population

80 residents of West Pleasant View, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Pleasant View is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. West Pleasant View ranks 61st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pleasant View's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.7%. Black residents' share of West Pleasant View's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

West Pleasant View is more Black than neighboring East Pleasant View (0% Black), Applewood (0.6% Black), Golden (1% Black), Fairmount (0.5% Black), and Lakewood (1.3% Black).

West Pleasant View's Asian Population

230 residents of West Pleasant View, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Pleasant View is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. West Pleasant View ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pleasant View's Asian population has grown by an estimated 98.3%. Asian residents' share of West Pleasant View's population has increased from 2.7% to 4.6%.

West Pleasant View is more Asian than neighboring East Pleasant View (0% Asian), Applewood (2% Asian), Golden (4% Asian), Fairmount (1% Asian), and Lakewood (3.6% Asian).

West Pleasant View's Hispanic Population

760 residents of West Pleasant View, or 15.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Pleasant View is lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. West Pleasant View ranks 201st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pleasant View's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.4%. Hispanic residents' share of West Pleasant View's population has remained roughly unchanged at 15.0%.

West Pleasant View is more Hispanic than neighboring Applewood (10% Hispanic), Golden (7.9% Hispanic), and Fairmount (5.4% Hispanic). West Pleasant View is less Hispanic than neighboring East Pleasant View (33.5% Hispanic), and Lakewood (22.6% Hispanic).

West Pleasant View's Native American/Other Population

40 residents of West Pleasant View, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Pleasant View is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. West Pleasant View ranks 218th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pleasant View's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Pleasant View's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

West Pleasant View is more Native American/Other than neighboring Golden (0.6% Native American/Other), and Lakewood (0.5% Native American/Other). West Pleasant View is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Pleasant View (30.4% Native American/Other), Applewood (1.1% Native American/Other), and Fairmount (1.2% Native American/Other).

West Pleasant View's Multiracial Population

334 residents of West Pleasant View, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Pleasant View is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. West Pleasant View ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pleasant View's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 67.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Pleasant View's population has increased from 4.6% to 6.6%.

West Pleasant View is more Multiracial than neighboring East Pleasant View (5.4% Multiracial), Applewood (2.1% Multiracial), Golden (4.3% Multiracial), Fairmount (3.1% Multiracial), and Lakewood (3.8% 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.