119th Congress · CO-5
Colorado's 5th Congressional District
Colorado's 5th Congressional District (CO-5) has a population of 726,912. The median household income is $87,559 and the median age is 34.9.
726,912
Population
494
People / sq mi
$87,559
Median Income
34.9
Median Age
CO-5 covers 1,472 sq mi of land at 493.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% |
Economy & Income
$87,559
Median Household Income
$44,317
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$431,900
Median Home Value
$1,610
Median Rent
66.1%
Homeownership
Education
95.1%
High School+
41.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Colorado's 5th Congressional District (CO-5) has a population of 726,912 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).
The median household income in Colorado's 5th Congressional District is $87,559, with a per capita income of $44,317.
Colorado's 5th Congressional District is 72.4% White, 6.0% Black, 0.1% Asian, and 3.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Colorado's 5th Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.
Age is the most distinctive thing about Colorado's 5th Congressional District: a median age of 34.9, younger than the national median. With 726,912 residents, Colorado's 5th Congressional District is a congressional district in Colorado.
The typical household here earns about $87,559, above the US median of $78,538. Only 5.5% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $431,900, with typical rent around $1,610.
About 41.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.