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STATE · ADMITTED 1876 · 2000 CENSUS

Colorado

4,301,261 residents · 64 counties · 482 cities · 1,447 census tracts
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Colorado is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,203. Population has grown 31% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $160,100.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,301,261
+31%since 1990
from 3,294,394 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
42 / sq mi
+31%since 1990
from 32 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.3
+5%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3.0M3.8M4.6M5.3M6.1M1990201020202024Colorado
20245.9M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,203
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,140 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,049
+62%since 1990
from $14,821 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.3%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,100
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $82,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $418 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.3%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 62.3% in 1990
32.7% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+24%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(2,909,438)
Black4%(131,223)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(419,322)
Asian1.8%(59,411)
Diversity Score46.2%(1,520,550)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(3,202,880)
Black3.7%(158,443)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(735,601)
Asian2.2%(93,277)
Diversity Score47.9%(2,059,167)
Diversity Score
48
+4%since 1990
from 46 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 27.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.9%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 84.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
−24%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Section 02

Largest cities

1.Denver740,613
2.Colorado Springs494,743
3.Aurora410,053
4.Fort Collins171,500
5.Lakewood156,927
6.Thornton147,766
7.Arvada122,901
8.Westminster116,182
9.Greeley115,073
10.Pueblo110,404
11.Centennial108,658
12.Boulder105,689
Frequently asked

How many people live in Colorado?

Colorado has about 4,301,261 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Colorado?

The typical household in Colorado earns about $47,203 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colorado expensive?

In Colorado, the median home is worth about $160,100, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Colorado?

About 32.7% of adults age 25 and over in Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colorado?

About 9.3% of people in Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,006,867 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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