Mesa County, Colorado Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

158,601

Diversity Score

36.0

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
78.4%%

Mesa County, Colorado Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Mesa County, Colorado Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)124,32078.4%
Hispanic or Latino24,51915.5%
Two or More Races5,6183.5%
Asian1,3900.9%
Other Race1,1190.7%
Black / African American9270.6%
Native American6320.4%
Pacific Islander760.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Mesa County, Colorado

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mesa County, Colorado is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 78.4% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Mesa County, Colorado has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 36.0/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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