Westminster, CO Demographics

A map of Westminster's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	73,781	74,502	63.9%	64.1%
Hispanic	29,353	27,238	25.4%	23.4%
Asian	5,073	6,372	4.4%	5.5%
Multiracial	4,709	5,241	4.1%	4.5%
Black	1,311	1,805	1.1%	1.6%
Native American/Other	1,257	1,159	1.1%	1.0%

Westminster, Colorado has an estimated population of 115,484, a less than 1% change from the 116,317 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.9% White, 25.4% Hispanic, 4.4% Asian, 4.1% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westminster, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westminster has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Westminster, that probability was 52.9% in 2020 and 52.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westminster is ranked the 8th 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). Westminster was ranked the 8th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westminster's White Population

73,781 residents of Westminster, or 63.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westminster is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Westminster ranks 370th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Westminster's population has remained roughly unchanged at 63.9%.

Westminster is more White than neighboring Shaw Heights (39.2% White), Federal Heights (28.2% White), Sherrelwood (29.7% White), and Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) (39.5% White). Westminster is less White than neighboring Broomfield (72.4% White).

Westminster's Black Population

1,311 residents of Westminster, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westminster is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Westminster ranks 69th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's Black population has declined by an estimated 27.4%. Black residents' share of Westminster's population has decreased from 1.6% to 1.1%.

Westminster is more Black than neighboring Sherrelwood (0.6% Black), and Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) (0.3% Black). Westminster is less Black than neighboring Shaw Heights (1.7% Black), and Federal Heights (1.6% Black).

Westminster's Asian Population

5,073 residents of Westminster, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westminster is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Westminster ranks 28th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's Asian population has declined by an estimated 20.4%. Asian residents' share of Westminster's population has decreased from 5.5% to 4.4%.

Westminster is more Asian than neighboring Federal Heights (2.7% Asian), Sherrelwood (1.4% Asian), and Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) (3.7% Asian). Westminster is less Asian than neighboring Shaw Heights (5% Asian), and Broomfield (6.9% Asian).

Westminster's Hispanic Population

29,353 residents of Westminster, or 25.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westminster is slightly higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Westminster ranks 134th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Westminster's population has increased from 23.4% to 25.4%.

Westminster is more Hispanic than neighboring Broomfield (14.1% Hispanic). Westminster is less Hispanic than neighboring Shaw Heights (50.7% Hispanic), Federal Heights (64.8% Hispanic), Sherrelwood (63.4% Hispanic), and Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) (52.8% Hispanic).

Westminster's Native American/Other Population

1,257 residents of Westminster, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Westminster is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Westminster ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westminster's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Westminster is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shaw Heights (0.1% Native American/Other), Broomfield (0.8% Native American/Other), and Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) (1% Native American/Other). Westminster is less Native American/Other than neighboring Federal Heights (1.4% Native American/Other), and Sherrelwood (2.5% Native American/Other).

Westminster's Multiracial Population

4,709 residents of Westminster, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westminster is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Westminster ranks 187th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Westminster's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Westminster is more Multiracial than neighboring Shaw Heights (3.3% Multiracial), Federal Heights (1.4% Multiracial), Sherrelwood (2.4% Multiracial), and Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) (2.8% Multiracial). Westminster is less Multiracial than neighboring Broomfield (4.7% 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.