This estimate is calculated from projecting the most recent Census estimates. The last official population count for Colorado was taken during the 2010 Census. At that time, it was found that the population was 5,029,196.
The 2010 Census numbers represented a rise of 16.9% from the 2000 census survey, when 4,301,262 residents were shown to be living in Colorado. Updated estimates arrive on a yearly basis, and in 2015, it was reported that the numbers in Colorado had increased to 5,456,574.
The 2015 estimate reflects an 8.5% increase since the last census. With a yearly growth rate of 1.85% in 2016, Colorado is the second fastest-growing state in the US. The largest city, and the capital of Colorado, is Denver. This capital city boasts over 700,000 individuals.
With a large surface area of 104,094 square miles (269,837 square kilometers) Colorado is the eighth largest state in the USA, but it is relatively sparsely populated when compared to the overall size. Some of the terrain is harsh, and the vast Rocky Mountain range accounts for a significant proportion of the state’s land mass.
As a result of these land conditions, there are approximately 52 people per square mile (19.9 per square kilometer) and that makes Colorado only the 37th biggest state in terms of population density.
The median age is 36.4, with 49.8% Female, and 50.1% Male. In religious terms, Colorado's individuals report 64% affiliated with the Christian faith, 5% non-Christian, and 29% are not affiliated.
Although part of Colorado was acquired as early as the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, it had no organized government until 1850, when parts of the present State were included in New Mexico and Utah Territories. Colorado was established as a territory in 1861 with its present boundaries, from parts of Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Utah Territories. The 1860 population is the total enumerated within the 1861 boundaries. Colorado was admitted as a State on August 1, 1876. Present-day Colorado had no census coverage in 1850, and none in 1860 for the portion taken from Utah Territory.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Colorado was:
Approximately 10% of the population of Colorado is made up of immigrants. These immigrants, according to data from 2011, make up over 11% of workers for the state of Colorado.
Estimates also show that 34.9% of the Latino population is under the age of 18, ountumbering African Americans (25%), Asian Americans (23%), and non-Hispanic Whites (19.3%) in the under-18 age bracket. There are higher proportions of Hispanics located in Colorado Springs, Metro Denver, Pueblo, and Greeley, with a large percentage of descendents of early Mexican settlers. The state has the fifth largest Mexican-American population in the nation, as well as the sixth highest percentage of Mexican-Americans.
Colorado also has large communities of African American residents located in Denver and Colorado Springs. Asian-Americans are also found throughout the state, particularly in the south and southeast areas of Denver. This includes Mongolians, Koreans, Filipinos, and Chinese residents. The Denver metropolitan area is considered to be one of the most racially diverse in the state.
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Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 4,393,405 | 76.13% |
Two or more races | 609,976 | 10.57% |
Other race | 283,146 | 4.91% |
Black or African American | 233,712 | 4.05% |
Asian | 185,431 | 3.21% |
Native American | 57,022 | 0.99% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8,094 | 0.14% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
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All | 2,278,040 | 2.48 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
Married | 1,117,630 | 3.13 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
Non Family | 850,231 | 1.35 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
Female | 206,077 | 3.32 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
Male | 104,109 | 3.13 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
66.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
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9th to 12th Grade | 171,867 | 4.32% |
Associates Degree | 334,723 | 8.4% |
Bachelors Degree | 1,083,620 | 27.21% |
Graduate Degree | 658,071 | 16.52% |
High School Graduate | 814,208 | 20.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade | 125,217 | 3.14% |
Some College | 795,056 | 19.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
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White | 2,837,490 | 2,748,940 | 1,423,180 |
Hispanic | 720,133 | 551,279 | 141,903 |
2+ Races | 329,561 | 281,585 | 102,025 |
Other Race | 177,938 | 126,297 | 29,322 |
Black | 151,061 | 136,557 | 44,547 |
Asian | 131,002 | 113,449 | 70,296 |
Native American | 37,327 | 31,179 | 7,621 |
Islander | 5,629 | 4,964 | 1,568 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.88%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.66%.
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Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
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Bachelors Degree | $67,578 | $81,839 | $55,394 |
Graduate Degree | $83,202 | $103,599 | $69,883 |
High School Graduate | $41,596 | $47,429 | $33,574 |
Less Than 9th Grade | $35,024 | $41,871 | $25,333 |
Overall | $54,695 | $62,940 | $45,754 |
Some College | $46,270 | $55,521 | $38,651 |
$54,695
Average Earnings
$62,940
Average Male
$45,754
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.84% of Colorado residents speak only English, while 16.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.04% of the population.
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Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
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White | 3,751,010 | 281,592 | 7.51% |
Hispanic | 1,247,220 | 174,061 | 13.96% |
Multiple | 597,161 | 73,990 | 12.39% |
Black | 222,645 | 39,839 | 17.89% |
Other | 280,009 | 38,343 | 13.69% |
Asian | 181,515 | 17,331 | 9.55% |
Native | 54,434 | 11,031 | 20.26% |
Islander | 7,853 | 582 | 7.41% |
9.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.76%
Male Poverty Rate
10.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colorado is Native, with 20.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colorado is Islander, with 7.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.4%.
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Rate | Poverty |
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Less Than 9th Grade | 19.33% |
High School | 11.07% |
Some College | 8.63% |
Bachelors or Greater | 3.88% |
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Rate | Poverty |
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Female Unemployed | 24.86% |
Male Unemployed | 23.9% |
Female Employed | 5.83% |
Male Employed | 4.18% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
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Families | $108,664 | $139,321 |
Households | $87,598 | $117,508 |
Married Families | $123,719 | $156,002 |
Non Families | $55,809 | $76,000 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.7%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
357,465
Number of Veterans
316,777
Male Veterans
40,688
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
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Vietnam | 113,406 |
Second Gulf War | 107,923 |
First Gulf War | 97,982 |
Korea | 17,512 |
World War II | 4,281 |
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Age Group | Veterans |
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35 to 54 | 98,485 |
65 to 74 | 82,043 |
75+ | 71,902 |
55 to 64 | 64,516 |
18 to 34 | 40,519 |
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Name | Veterans | % of Total |
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White | 291,279 | 8.29% |
Hispanic | 43,170 | 4.97% |
2+ Races | 24,629 | 6.23% |
Black | 20,894 | 12.07% |
Other Race | 10,750 | 5.11% |
Asian | 5,547 | 3.73% |
Native American | 3,466 | 7.98% |
Islander | 900 | 14.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.6%
Labor Force Participation
64.6%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
41.79%
Born in Colorado
90.51%
Native Born
9.49%
Foreign Born
4.96%
Non Citizen
4.53%
Naturalized
90.51% of Colorado residents were born in the United States, with 41.79% having been born in Colorado. 4.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.