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Don’t Overlook the People Behind the Scenery

Latinas and Latinos keep Colorado’s resort communities thriving

About one-quarter of the population in the central-mountain region identifies as Latino. In the greater Roaring Fork Valley, which spans from Aspen to Parachute, it's more like 30%.

Latinos keep Aspen, Snowmass, Glenwood Springs, Vail, Beaver Creek, Copper Mountain, Breckenridge, Keystone and so many other resort communities thriving. 

County
2020 Population
Latino Population
Latino %
Garfield
61,779
19,564
Pitkin
17,349
1,892
Eagle
55,639
16,858
Lake
7,410
2,662
Summit
30,985
5,335
TOTAL
173,162
46,311

But our needs as a community may not always be top of mind

According to a survey of 1,500 Latinos as part of Voces Unidas' 
Colorado Latino Policy Agenda initiative:

 57% of Latinos in 2022 said they had less than $1,000 in savings for financial emergencies.

Latinos are least likely to have health insurance, with 75% saying Colorado should expand access to health care services, regardless of immigration status.

41% of Latinos who live in a mobile home parks do not believe their water is safe for drinking.

And, when it comes to local government…

71% of Latinos say local policymakers are not doing enough to address inflation/rising cost of living.

66% of Latinos say local policymakers are not doing enough to address the housing crisis/provide affordable housing.

62% of Latinos say local policymakers are not providing enough services, protection for immigrants.

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