Rank #21 by Population · Updated April 2026
Colorado Population 2026
The population of Colorado is 5,810,774 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 21st-most populous state in the United States. The median household income is $92,470, the median home value is $502,200, and the median age is 37.5.
Colorado's population has grown 645.6% since 1910 (799,024 → 5,957,493).
5,810,774
Population
56
People / sq mi
$92,470
Median Income
37.5
Median Age
Colorado covers 103,637 sq mi of land at a density of 56.1 people per square mile.
About Colorado
What sets Colorado apart is where people work — remote work is unusually prominent here, at 18.8% versus 14.0% nationally. With 5,810,774 residents, Colorado is a US state. It ranks #21 among US states by population.
Households take in a median $92,470, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 5.9%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $502,200, with typical rent around $1,693.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US states: 44.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. An unusually large 18.8% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Colorado — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Colorado, #21 by population
Colorado Population History (1910-2024)
The state of Colorado had a population of 799,024 in 1910 and 5,957,493 in 2024, a 7.5× growth over 114 years. The peak was 5,957,493 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.53%.
5,957,493
Population (2024)
799,024
Population (1910)
5,957,493
Peak (2024)
1.53%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 799,024 |
| 1920 | 939,629 |
| 1930 | 1,035,791 |
| 1940 | 1,123,296 |
| 1950 | 1,325,089 |
| 1960 | 1,753,947 |
| 1970 | 2,207,259 |
| 1980 | 2,889,964 |
| 1990 | 3,294,394 |
| 2000 | 4,301,261 |
| 2010 | 5,029,196 |
| 2020 | 5,773,714 |
| 2020 | 5,787,129 |
| 2021 | 5,814,036 |
| 2022 | 5,850,935 |
| 2023 | 5,901,339 |
| 2024 | 5,957,493 |
Age Distribution
Male: 50.6% · Female: 49.4%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
| 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
Cost of Living
Colorado's overall price level is 103.1 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 3.1% higher the US average. Adjusting for cost of living, Colorado's median household income of $92,470 has the buying power of $89,731 in average-priced areas.
103.1
Price Level (US = 100)
$89,731
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$92,470
Nominal Median Income
Education
92.8%
High School Graduate+
44.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
Births & Fertility
62,383
Live Births (2022)
10.7
Birth Rate (per 1,000)
76.6%
Births to Married Mothers
Births by Mother's Age
Births by Mother's Race
| White | 85.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.4% |
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
Languages Spoken at Home
83.9% of Colorado residents age 5+ speak only English at home. The most common non-English languages spoken at home in Colorado:
| # | Language | Speakers | % of pop. 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | 212,401 | 3.87% |
| 2 | Vietnamese | 11,503 | 0.21% |
| 3 | Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) | 10,436 | 0.19% |
| 4 | Amharic, Somali, or other Afro-Asiatic | 7,880 | 0.14% |
| 5 | Polish | 6,201 | 0.11% |
| 6 | Korean | 6,144 | 0.11% |
| 7 | French (incl. Cajun) | 4,375 | 0.08% |
| 8 | Arabic | 4,374 | 0.08% |
| 9 | Nepali, Marathi, or other Indic | 3,975 | 0.07% |
| 10 | Other Asian/Pacific | 3,018 | 0.05% |
Commute
1.9%
Drive Alone
2.5%
Carpool
18.8%
Work From Home
25.5 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in Colorado
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | 713,734 |
| 2 | Colorado Springs | 483,099 |
| 3 | Aurora | 390,201 |
| 4 | Fort Collins | 169,705 |
| 5 | Lakewood | 156,309 |
| 6 | Thornton | 142,878 |
| 7 | Arvada | 122,835 |
| 8 | Westminster | 115,546 |
| 9 | Pueblo | 111,514 |
| 10 | Greeley | 109,421 |
| 11 | Centennial | 107,386 |
| 12 | Boulder | 106,274 |
| 13 | Highlands Ranch | 101,437 |
| 14 | Longmont | 98,958 |
| 15 | Loveland | 77,350 |
| 16 | Castle Rock | 76,614 |
| 17 | Broomfield | 75,110 |
| 18 | Grand Junction | 67,027 |
| 19 | Commerce City | 64,640 |
| 20 | Parker | 60,115 |
Counties in Colorado
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Paso County | 736,008 | $87,470 |
| 2 | Denver County | 713,734 | $91,681 |
| 3 | Arapahoe County | 655,709 | $97,215 |
| 4 | Jefferson County | 579,715 | $107,800 |
| 5 | Adams County | 524,408 | $91,387 |
| 6 | Douglas County | 368,283 | $145,737 |
| 7 | Larimer County | 363,561 | $91,364 |
| 8 | Weld County | 340,711 | $93,287 |
| 9 | Boulder County | 328,317 | $102,772 |
| 10 | Pueblo County | 168,726 | $62,250 |
| 11 | Mesa County | 157,316 | $71,485 |
| 12 | Broomfield County | 75,110 | $121,025 |
| 13 | Garfield County | 62,034 | $86,172 |
| 14 | La Plata County | 56,088 | $85,296 |
| 15 | Eagle County | 55,374 | $103,174 |
| 16 | Fremont County | 49,394 | $61,027 |
| 17 | Montrose County | 43,272 | $66,072 |
| 18 | Delta County | 31,353 | $58,330 |
| 19 | Summit County | 30,857 | $106,255 |
| 20 | Morgan County | 29,186 | $75,407 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Colorado has a population of 5,810,774 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 21st-most populous state in the United States.
Colorado is gaining population, with a +645.6% change over the available historical Census record. Colorado's population has grown 645.6% since 1910 (799,024 → 5,957,493).
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 federal poverty level.
73.5% of Colorado's population identifies as White (Census ACS 2023). 4.0% is Black or African American, 0.2% is Asian, and 2.9% is Hispanic or Latino (any race, counted separately under Census methodology).
Colorado is 73.5% White, 4.0% Black or African American, 0.2% Asian, and 2.9% Hispanic or Latino (any race). Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals may exceed 100% in some breakdowns.
The median age in Colorado is 37.5 years. The population is 50.6% male and 49.4% female.
Colorado's population has grown 645.6% since 1910 (799,024 → 5,957,493).
Across recent Census Population Estimates, West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois have shown the largest sustained population declines. Colorado's own trend is gaining. National state-by-state rankings are published annually by the Census Population Estimates Program.
Demographic data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. Birth statistics from the CDC National Vital Statistics System via Data Commons. California does not report marital status on birth certificates. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.