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5.88 M
Total population
21st in the U.S.
22 /km²
Density
37.1 years
Median age
49.7%
Female
50.3%
Male
2.32 M
Households
86.2%
Urban population
21.0%
Under 18
15.5%
65 and older
79.0 years
Life expectancy
Denver–Aurora–Lakewood (≈ 3.0 M)
Largest metro
+0.4%/yr
Growth
2020–2024
67.1%
White (non-Hispanic)
22.5%
Hispanic or Latino
≈ 1.32 M
4.6%
Black or African American
3.6%
Asian
3.9%
Two or more races
1.6%
Native American
≈ 17.5%
Mexican origin
Largest Hispanic subgroup
≈ 0.5%
Vietnamese origin
Largest Asian subgroup
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Population
1870–20245.88 M▲ 14600%
U.S. Census (decennial), 1870–2020 + estimates.
Hispanic or Latino share
1970–202322.5%▲ 73%
Census race & ethnicity tables.
Black or African American share
1970–20234.6%▲ 53%
Census race tables.
Life expectancy at birth
1980–202379 yrs▲ 5%
CDC / NCHS state life tables.
Data table
| Total population | 5.88 M | 21st in the U.S. |
| Density | 22 /km² | |
| Median age | 37.1 years | |
| Female | 49.7% | |
| Male | 50.3% | |
| Households | 2.32 M | |
| Urban population | 86.2% | |
| Under 18 | 21.0% | |
| 65 and older | 15.5% | |
| Life expectancy | 79.0 years | |
| Largest metro | Denver–Aurora–Lakewood (≈ 3.0 M) | |
| Growth | +0.4%/yr | 2020–2024 |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 67.1% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.5% | ≈ 1.32 M |
| Black or African American | 4.6% | |
| Asian | 3.6% | |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | |
| Native American | 1.6% | |
| Mexican origin | ≈ 17.5% | Largest Hispanic subgroup |
| Vietnamese origin | ≈ 0.5% | Largest Asian subgroup |
Compared to the United States
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