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STATE · ADMITTED 1876 · 2020 ACS

Colorado

5,773,714 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 $75,231. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $369,900.

CO
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,773,714
+34%since 2000
from 4,301,261 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
56 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+8%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3.0M3.8M4.6M5.3M6.1M1990201020202024Colorado
20245.9M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,231
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,203 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,545
+64%since 2000
from $24,049 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$369,900
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,335
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $671 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
35.5% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+45%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(3,202,880)
Black3.7%(158,443)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(735,601)
Asian2.2%(93,277)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.9%(2,059,167)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(3,760,663)
Black3.8%(221,310)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(1,263,390)
Asian3.4%(195,220)
Other3.8%(217,236)
Diversity Score63%(3,638,430)
Diversity Score
63
+32%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+57%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.5%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 5,773,714 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colorado?

The typical household in Colorado earns about $75,231 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colorado expensive?

In Colorado, the median home is worth about $369,900, and the typical rent is about $1,335 a month.

How educated are people in Colorado?

About 41.6% of adults age 25 and over in Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colorado?

About 9.8% 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 2,479,320 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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

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