Colorado State House District 53
Safe Democratic — shifted 18.0pp toward Democrats in 2024 — 85K residents
Colorado State House District 53 is a state house district that has a population of 85,496. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+49.3. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 73.1% | 23.7% | D+49.3 | D+18.0 |
| 2020 | 64.1% | 32.8% | D+31.3 | R+4.4 |
| 2016 | 62.1% | 26.4% | D+35.7 | D+0.6 |
| 2012 | 67.6% | 32.4% | D+35.1 | R+1.5 |
| 2008 | 67.3% | 30.7% | D+36.6 | — |
What defines CO-HD-53?
It has a working-class, predominantly white electorate — strong Republican base territory.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Democratic landslide with a 49.3% margin
- Swung 18.0 points toward Democratic between 2020 and 2024
Who Lives Here
| Group | CO-HD-53 | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 76.6% | 64.8% | 57.4% |
Hispanic / Latino | 12.8% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.8% | 4.1% | 4.0% |
Asian | 3.3% | 3.3% | 6.0% |
Black / African American | 1.7% | 4.0% | 12.2% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Colorado State House District 53? 85,496 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in CO-HD-53
How competitive is CO-HD-53?
Other Colorado State House Districts
64 total| Name | Margin ↓ |
|---|---|
| CO-HD-08 | D+74.1 |
| CO-HD-10 | D+72.6 |
| CO-HD-06 | D+69.4 |
| CO-HD-05 | D+58.5 |
| CO-HD-12 | D+58.1 |
| CO-HD-04 | D+58.0 |
| CO-HD-02 | D+57.0 |
| CO-HD-09 | D+49.2 |
| CO-HD-07 | D+44.9 |
| CO-HD-11 | D+40.5 |
| CO-HD-42 | D+35.0 |
| CO-HD-03 | D+33.5 |
| CO-HD-52 | D+33.3 |
| CO-HD-49 | D+33.0 |
| CO-HD-23 | D+30.0 |
| CO-HD-01 | D+29.3 |
| CO-HD-30 | D+29.2 |
| CO-HD-41 | D+29.0 |
| CO-HD-35 | D+25.0 |
| CO-HD-36 | D+24.0 |
| CO-HD-33 | D+22.9 |
| CO-HD-27 | D+22.4 |
| CO-HD-29 | D+22.3 |
| CO-HD-37 | D+19.4 |
| CO-HD-40 | D+19.0 |