The highest state
Colorado has the highest mean elevation of any state, and it counts more than 50 peaks above 14,000 ft (4,267 m).
Capital: DenverLargest city: DenverNickname: The Centennial StateStatehood: 1876
Colorado at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
269,605 km²
8th largest state
Population
5,957,493
22.2 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 21st in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
9.6%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$575 billion
$86,342 personal income per capita
2025 · BEA
Births
62,497
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
45,203
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
+17,294
Births minus deaths
Population change
+56,154
July 2023–June 2024
Colorado data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Colorado
64 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Colorado, United States
Denver County
County seat: Denver
713,734
Population
$61,202
Income per capita
$586,700
Median home value
4.6%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 153 mi²
- Population density
- 4,663 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
64 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about Colorado
The Mile High City
A step on the Colorado State Capitol in Denver is marked at exactly one mile (1,609 m) above sea level.
Ancient cliff dwellings
Mesa Verde National Park protects about 600 cliff dwellings built by Ancestral Puebloans and was among the first World Heritage Sites in 1978.
Turned down the Olympics
Denver was awarded the 1976 Winter Olympics but voters rejected funding in 1972, the only time a host city has given the Games back.