Ethnicity
A diverse population in Metro Denver fosters a culture of creativity, openness, and energy, all essential ingredients for the region's Mountain West lifestyle.
The ethnic/minority population comprises 32.8 percent of Metro Denver’s population, with continued growth forecasted during the next decade. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 American Community Survey, Colorado ranks ninth in the nation for total population with two or more races.
Metro Denver’s ethnic/minority population grew by 11.6 percent between 2000 and 2006. The Hispanic population is Metro Denver’s largest minority group comprising 21.9 percent of the population in 2006.