South African Population in Colorado by City : 2025 Ranking & Insights

The South African population in Colorado totals 1,866, according to recent U.S. Census estimates. Leading cities include Denver (223), followed by Boulder (146) and Colorado Springs (108), each hosting visible segments of the community. While these urban centers anchor much of the population, the statewide total points to a broader presence in unincorporated areas and smaller towns beyond major city boundaries. The analysis below explores how South African residents are distributed across Colorado''s urban and rural landscape.

Top 5 cities with the largest South African population in Colorado

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  • 1
    Denver
    South African population in Denver is 223
    0.03% of Denver population is South African
  • 2
    Boulder
    South African population in Boulder is 146
    0.14% of Boulder population is South African
  • 3
    Colorado Springs
    South African population in Colorado Springs is 108
    0.02% of Colorado Springs population is South African
  • 4
    Arvada
    South African population in Arvada is 91
    0.07% of Arvada population is South African
  • 5
    Longmont
    South African population in Longmont is 72
    0.07% of Longmont population is South African

Overview of South African population in Colorado

  • Population Count and Percentage: American Community Survey data indicate Colorado contains 1,866 South African residents (0.032% of 5.8 million total state population), positioning the state at the 75th percentile nationally among U.S. states for South African population concentrations.
  • Comparison to State and National Averages: U.S. Census data records indicate Colorado's South African population of 0.032% exceeds the national average of 0.025% by a factor of 1.3.
  • Share of Total National Population: Official American Community Survey records show Colorado hosts 1,866 South African residents, representing 2.2% of the nation's total South African population of 83,184, establishing the state as a significant demographic concentration center within national boundaries.
  • Population Density per Square Mile: U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey data indicates Colorado maintains 0.018 South African Americans per square mile, marginally below the national average of 0.024 per square mile, placing the state near national demographic representation levels.
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193 Cities in Colorado Ranked by South African Population

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American Community Survey data [1] show South African population in Colorado present in Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs, along with several other incorporated cities reporting non-zero populations. The table below provides broader statistics, including total population figures, density measures, and demographic distributions based on current ACS data for all incorporated cities included in this analysis*.
cities in Colorado ranked by South African population count
Rank by South African Population
City
South African Population
% of Total City Population
% of Total Colorado South African Population
5 Year Rank Trend
1 Denver 223 0.03% 11.95%
2 Boulder 146 0.14% 7.82%
3 Colorado Springs 108 0.02% 5.79%
4 Arvada 91 0.07% 4.88%
5 Longmont 72 0.07% 3.86%
6 Aurora 62 0.02% 3.32%
7 Commerce City 56 0.09% 3.00%
8 55 0.08% 2.95%
8 55 0.04% 2.95%
9 52 0.04% 2.79%
10 48 0.03% 2.57%
11 35 0.17% 1.88%
12 34 0.05% 1.82%
13 33 0.21% 1.77%
14 17 0.02% 0.91%
15 16 0.04% 0.86%
16 15 2.03% 0.80%
17 14 0.04% 0.75%
18 10 1.06% 0.54%
19 8 0.01% 0.43%
20 7 0.02% 0.38%
20 7 0.01% 0.38%
21 6 0.04% 0.32%
21 6 0.13% 0.32%
22 5 0.00% 0.27%
23 2 0.17% 0.11%
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Methodology

This ranking list is based on data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The ACS is one of the most reliable sources for understanding population trends across different locations, and it provides estimates for various racial and ethnic groups at city, county, state and all geography levels down to the Census block group.
This list ranks city in Colorado by their South African population, using the most recent ACS data available.

How the Census defines South African population

The U.S. Census Bureau allows people to self-identify their ancestry, meaning individuals can write upto ancestries when responding to the survey. In this ranking, we include everyone who identifies as having South African ancestry, whether alone or in combination with another ancestry.
Here are a few important things to know about how ancestry is reported:
  • Some people identify as South African alone, while others identify as South African along with another race (such as South African and German).
  • We’ve used the “South African alone or in any combination” category unless noted otherwise, which gives a broader picture of the South African population in each area.

How We Ranked the Data

This ranking is based on the total number of people who identified as South African alone or in combination in city. To provide additional context, we’ve also included two key percentages:
  1. % of Total City Population – This shows what percentage of the total state population identifies as South African .
  2. % of Total Colorado South African Population – This tells us how much of the entire U.S. South African population lives in that state.
To keep things simple, all population numbers have been rounded to the nearest whole number, and percentages are rounded to one decimal place. Because of rounding, some percentages may not add up to exactly 100%.

Things to Keep in Mind

Like all survey-based data, ACS estimates come with some limitations. Here are a few things to be aware of:
  • In places with very small South African populations, the numbers may not be reported at all due to privacy protections or sampling variability in the survey.
  • Since the ACS is based on a sample, the numbers are estimates, not exact counts. That means they may slightly differ from other sources like the decennial U.S. Census.
  • City that don’t have any reported South African population are not included in the ranking but are listed separately below for reference.
This ranking is meant to provide a clear, data-driven look at where South African populations are most concentrated while keeping the numbers easy to understand.

Sources

  1. 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
  2. 2023.