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Population Review

Colorado Population & Demographics

Colorado has a population of 5,810,774, ranking #21 among US states. The median household income is $92,470 and the median age is 37.5.

Colorado on US population map

US states by population — Colorado is #21

5,810,774

Population

#21

By Population

$92,470

Median Income

37.5

Median Age

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.4%
5–9
5.7%
10–14
6.3%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
6.5%
25–34
15.6%
35–44
14.4%
45–54
12.2%
55–59
6.0%
60–64
6.0%
65–74
9.5%
75–84
4.1%
85+
1.6%

Male: 50.6% · Female: 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White73.5%
Black or African American4.0%
Asian0.2%
American Indian & Alaska Native1.0%
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.9%

Economy & Income

$92,470

Median Household Income

$50,489

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

$124,231

Mean Household Income

64.7%

Employment Rate

Education

92.8%

High School Graduate+

44.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

Housing

$502,200

Median Home Value

$1,693

Median Rent

2,545,124

Total Housing Units

66.3%

Owner-Occupied

33.7%

Renter-Occupied

8.6%

Vacant

Commute

1.9%

Drive Alone

2.5%

Carpool

18.8%

Work From Home

25.5 min

Avg Commute

Largest Cities in Colorado

#CityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian Home Value
1Denver city713,734$91,681$586,700
2Colorado Springs city483,099$83,198$420,700
3Aurora city390,201$84,320$444,500
4Fort Collins city169,705$83,598$548,400
5Lakewood city156,309$85,789$548,200
6Thornton city142,878$100,985$482,200
7Arvada city122,835$113,396$600,800
8Westminster city115,546$96,145$497,400
9Pueblo city111,514$55,305$230,900
10Greeley city109,421$68,650$369,600
11Centennial city107,386$128,167$626,700
12Boulder city106,274$85,364$982,600
13Highlands Ranch Cdp101,437$155,847$672,600
14Longmont city98,958$89,724$541,400
15Loveland city77,350$82,592$453,100
16Castle Rock town76,614$143,031$621,700
17Broomfield city75,110$121,025$631,600
18Grand Junction city67,027$66,676$358,300
19Commerce City city64,640$106,756$463,200
20Parker town60,115$129,342$613,200

Counties in Colorado

#CountyPopulationMedian Income
1El Paso County736,008$87,470
2Denver County713,734$91,681
3Arapahoe County655,709$97,215
4Jefferson County579,715$107,800
5Adams County524,408$91,387
6Douglas County368,283$145,737
7Larimer County363,561$91,364
8Weld County340,711$93,287
9Boulder County328,317$102,772
10Pueblo County168,726$62,250
11Mesa County157,316$71,485
12Broomfield County75,110$121,025
13Garfield County62,034$86,172
14La Plata County56,088$85,296
15Eagle County55,374$103,174
16Fremont County49,394$61,027
17Montrose County43,272$66,072
18Delta County31,353$58,330
19Summit County30,857$106,255
20Morgan County29,186$75,407

Frequently Asked Questions

Colorado has a population of 5,810,774 according to the Census ACS 2023 5-Year estimates, making it the #21 most populated state.

The median household income in Colorado is $92,470, with a per capita income of $50,489. 5.9% of the population lives below the poverty level.

Colorado is 73.5% White, 4.0% Black, 0.2% Asian, and 2.9% Hispanic/Latino.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.