Population Race & Ethnicity
Date updated: 03/27/2012
The race categories used by the United States Census reflect self-identification by the respondents according to the race(s) with which they most closely identify. These classifications are not intended to be scientific in nature, but are designed to promote consistency in federal record keeping and data presentation. It is important to recognize that this system treats race and ethnicity as separate and independent categories. This means that within the federal system every person is classified as both a member of one of the race groups and also as either Hispanic or non-Hispanic.
The categories of race used in the 2010 Census were 'Asian', 'American Indian and Alaska Native', 'Black or African American', 'Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander', 'White', 'Some other race', and 'Two or more races'. Definitions for these terms may be found in the Census 2010 Brief, Overview of Race and Hispanic Origin: 2010 [pdf].
Please note: Because various sources report ethnic/racial categories differently, it is the policy of Compass to utilize the categories designed by the data source.
What this chart shows: Population by Race/Ethnicity in Larimer County, Census 2010
Data Source: U.S. Census (Table QT-P3)
What the above data tell us:
In 2010, the overwhelming majority of Larimer County residents were White (90.5%).NOTE: Hispanic is an ethnicity, not a race. Those Larimer County residents who identify as Hispanic are also included in one of the other seven races shown (White, Black, American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, Other, or Two or more).
The number of Hispanics living in Larimer County has increased 52.0% between 2000 and 2010.
What this chart shows: Race/Ethnicity in Larimer County by Percentage, Census 2000 vs. Census 2010
Data Source: U.S. Census (Table QT-P3)
What the above data tell us:
According to the 2010 Census, Larimer County is predominately White, with Hispanics as the second largest and fastest growing ethnic group. From 2000 to 2010, Larimer County's Hispanic population increased 52.0%. Those residents who are Hispanic identified themselves as White and some other race. The White population showed a 0.9% loss between 2000 and 2010. However, it remains the largest ethnic group in terms of raw numbers (see data table).NOTE: Hispanic Origin is an ethnicity, not a race and therefore, Hispanics can be of any race. For this reason, percentages that include Hispanics will not add to 100%.
What this chart shows: Percentage of Hispanic Population in Colorado, Larimer County, and Cities and Towns, Census 2010
Data Source: United States Census (Table QT-P10)
What this chart shows: Hispanic Population by Type in Larimer County - Census 2010
Data Source: United States Census (Table QT-P10)
What the above data tell us:
Larimer County has a significantly lower Hispanic population (10.6%) when compared to Colorado as a whole (20.7%) in 2010; however, the Hispanic population has grown at a faster rate than any other group. Since the 2000 Census, Larimer County's Hispanic population increased 52.0%.Additional Information:
Related Information on COMPASS -
- Enrollment by Ethnicity
- High School Graduation Rates (by School District, Ethnicity, & Gender)
- Income by Racial Classification
- Minority Business Ownership
- Teachers - Race/Ethnicity & Gender
Other Resources -
- Colorado Department of Local Affairs:
- Racial and Ethnic Classifications Used in Census 2000 and Beyond
- United States 2010 Census Brief 'Overview of Race and Hispanic Origin' [pdf]
- United States Census
Standards or Targets: N/A
Data Tables:
Larimer County Race/Ethnicity, Census
|
Number |
White |
Black |
American Indian |
Asian |
Other Race |
2 or More Races |
Hispanic Origin (Total Hispanic) |
|
2000 |
229,976 | 1,650 | 1,668 | 3,917 | 8,575 | 5,515 | 20,811 |
|
2010 |
271,267 | 2,500 | 2,206 | 5,800 | 9,728 | 7,905 | 31,628 |
|
Percentage |
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|
2000 |
91.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 8.3% |
|
2010 |
90.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 10.6% |
See 2000 & 2010 comparison chart
Percentage of Hispanic Residents in Colorado, Larimer County
and Larimer County Communities
|
Census 2010 |
Total Population |
# Hispanic/ Latino |
% Hispanic Population |
|
Colorado |
5,029,196 | 1,038,687 | 20.7% |
|
Larimer County |
299,630 | 31,628 | 10.6% |
|
Berthoud |
5,105 | 439 | 8.6% |
|
Estes Park |
5,858 |
822 | 14.0% |
|
Fort Collins |
143,986 | 14,572 | 10.1% |
|
Laporte |
2,450 | 201 | 8.2% |
|
Loveland |
66,859 | 7,816 | 11.7% |
|
Timnath |
625 | 38 | 6.1% |
|
Wellington |
6,289 | 838 | 13.3% |
Hispanic Population by Ethnicity in Larimer County
|
Census 2010 |
Number |
Percentage |
|
Total Hispanic or Latino |
31,628 |
10.6% |
|
Mexican |
23,084 | 73.0% |
|
Puerto Rican |
767 | 2.4% |
|
Cuban |
291 | 0.9% |
|
Dominican |
67 | 0.2% |
|
Central American |
774 | 2.4% |
|
South American |
848 | 2.7% |
|
Other Hispanic or Latino |
5,794 | 18.3% |