Westcliffe, CO Demographics

A map of Westcliffe's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	347	372	82.8%	85.5%
Hispanic	33	30	7.9%	6.9%
Multiracial	18	12	4.3%	2.8%
Native American/Other	12	15	2.9%	3.4%
Asian	9	4	2.1%	0.9%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.5%

Westcliffe, Colorado has an estimated population of 419, a decrease from the 435 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.8% White, 7.9% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, 2.9% Native American/Other, 2.1% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westcliffe, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westcliffe 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 Westcliffe, that probability was 26.2% in 2020 and 30.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westcliffe is ranked the 304th 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). Westcliffe was ranked the 297th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westcliffe's White Population

347 residents of Westcliffe, or 82.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westcliffe is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Westcliffe ranks 120th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westcliffe's White population has declined by an estimated 6.7%. White residents' share of Westcliffe's population has decreased from 85.5% to 82.8%.

Westcliffe is more White than neighboring Crestone (55.3% White), and Rockvale (66.3% White). Westcliffe is less White than neighboring Silver Cliff (90.7% White), Cotopaxi (100% White), and Lincoln Park (84.6% White).

Westcliffe's Black Population

0 residents of Westcliffe, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westcliffe is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Westcliffe ranks 239th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westcliffe's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Westcliffe's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Westcliffe is less Black than neighboring Lincoln Park (1.9% Black).

Westcliffe's Asian Population

9 residents of Westcliffe, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westcliffe is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Westcliffe ranks 204th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westcliffe's Asian population has grown by an estimated 125.0%. Asian residents' share of Westcliffe's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.1%.

Westcliffe is more Asian than neighboring Silver Cliff (0.7% Asian), Cotopaxi (0% Asian), Rockvale (0% Asian), and Lincoln Park (0.1% Asian). Westcliffe is less Asian than neighboring Crestone (7.3% Asian).

Westcliffe's Hispanic Population

33 residents of Westcliffe, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westcliffe is considerably lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Westcliffe ranks 368th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westcliffe's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Westcliffe's population has increased from 6.9% to 7.9%.

Westcliffe is more Hispanic than neighboring Silver Cliff (3.7% Hispanic), and Cotopaxi (0% Hispanic). Westcliffe is less Hispanic than neighboring Crestone (22.8% Hispanic), Rockvale (30.1% Hispanic), and Lincoln Park (8% Hispanic).

Westcliffe's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Westcliffe, or 2.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Westcliffe is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Westcliffe ranks 39th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westcliffe's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westcliffe's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.9%.

Westcliffe is more Native American/Other than neighboring Silver Cliff (0.6% Native American/Other), Cotopaxi (0% Native American/Other), Rockvale (0% Native American/Other), and Lincoln Park (1.5% Native American/Other). Westcliffe is less Native American/Other than neighboring Crestone (14.6% Native American/Other).

Westcliffe's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Westcliffe, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westcliffe is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Westcliffe ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westcliffe's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Westcliffe's population has increased from 2.8% to 4.3%.

Westcliffe is more Multiracial than neighboring Crestone (0% Multiracial), Cotopaxi (0% Multiracial), Rockvale (3.6% Multiracial), and Lincoln Park (3.9% 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.