Historical data
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Foreign-born share
1970–2023Share of residents born outside the U.S.
Foreign-Born Population
Roughly 9.2% of Coloradans were born abroad, with Mexico as the leading country of origin, followed by growing communities from India and Vietnam.
Foreign-born residents
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, share of total population, B05002 (2020 not released).
Foreign-born population
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B05002 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign-born share (%) | 9.2 | 13.9 |
Countries of Origin
Mexico is the top country of origin for Colorado's immigrant population, followed by India and Vietnam.
Foreign-born residents who are naturalized citizens
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B05002 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Share from Mexico (%) | 38 | 24 |
Migration Flows
Colorado's overall migration flows combine strong domestic in-migration from California and Texas with steady international arrivals, chiefly from Mexico.
Total net migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, international plus domestic net migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
Net international migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net international migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
| Indicator | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Net migration (thousands) | 35 | 1200 |
International Migration
Colorado gains roughly 20,000 international migrants per year, contributing modestly to overall population growth.
Net international migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net international migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
| Indicator | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| International migration (thousands) | 20 | 1200 |
Domestic Migration
Colorado has experienced strong domestic in-migration over the past decade, though net domestic migration slowed after 2021 as housing costs rose.
Net domestic migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net domestic migration to/from other states, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
| Indicator | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Net domestic migration (thousands) | 15 | 0 |