2.1
Officers per 1,000
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Officers per 1,000 residents | 2.1 | 2.4 |
National ranking
Colorado ranks #26 of 34 states by officers per 1,000 residents.
| #1 | Utah | 6,600 |
| #2 | New Hampshire | 2,700 |
| #3 | Rhode Island | 2,400 |
| #4 | Delaware | 1,700 |
| #5 | Tennessee | 257 |
| #6 | Nevada | 220 |
| #7 | Maine | 164 |
| #8 | Montana | 145 |
| #9 | Alaska | 46 |
| #10 | Wyoming | 45 |
| #11 | Vermont | 40 |
| #12 | South Dakota | 9 |
| #13 | New Jersey | 3.4 |
| #14 | Illinois | 2.9 |
| #15 | Louisiana | 2.6 |
| #16 | Massachusetts | 2.5 |
| #17 | Missouri | 2.4 |
| #18 | Wisconsin | 2.3 |
| #19 | Ohio | 2.2 |
| #20 | Kentucky | 2.2 |
| #21 | Virginia | 2.2 |
| #22 | Georgia | 2.2 |
| #23 | North Carolina | 2.2 |
| #24 | Texas | 2.1 |
| #25 | Florida | 2.1 |
| #26 | Colorado | 2.1 |
| #27 | Indiana | 2 |
| #28 | Minnesota | 2 |
| #29 | California | 2 |
| #30 | Michigan | 1.9 |
| #31 | Arizona | 1.8 |
| #32 | New Mexico | 1.8 |
| #33 | Oregon | 1.6 |
| #34 | Washington | 1.35 |
Overview
Colorado employs roughly 2.1 police officers per 1,000 residents, below the national average, reflecting decentralized policing across many small departments. Key figures for Colorado include Officers per 1,000 of 2.1, offering a clear snapshot of police officers in the state. Understanding police officers helps residents, businesses and policymakers compare Colorado to national and regional benchmarks.