5.88 M
Total population
21st in the U.S.
Rank
+0.4%/yr
Growth 2020-2024
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Population (millions) | 5.88 | 335 |
National ranking
Colorado ranks #3 of 50 states by total population.
| #1 | California | 38,965,000 |
| #2 | Maryland | 6,180,253 |
| #3 | Colorado | 5,880,000 |
| #4 | Minnesota | 5,740,000 |
| #5 | South Carolina | 5,479,000 |
| #6 | Alabama | 5,157,699 |
| #7 | Kentucky | 4,610,000 |
| #8 | Louisiana | 4,570,000 |
| #9 | Oregon | 4,240,000 |
| #10 | Oklahoma | 4,050,000 |
| #11 | Connecticut | 3,675,069 |
| #12 | Utah | 3,500,000 |
| #13 | Nevada | 3,267,467 |
| #14 | Iowa | 3,241,488 |
| #15 | Arkansas | 3,088,354 |
| #16 | Mississippi | 2,943,045 |
| #17 | Kansas | 2,940,546 |
| #18 | New Mexico | 2,130,000 |
| #19 | Nebraska | 2,005,465 |
| #20 | Idaho | 2,001,619 |
| #21 | West Virginia | 1,769,979 |
| #22 | Hawaii | 1,435,138 |
| #23 | New Hampshire | 1,409,032 |
| #24 | Maine | 1,405,012 |
| #25 | Montana | 1,132,812 |
| #26 | Rhode Island | 1,095,962 |
| #27 | Wyoming | 50 |
| #28 | Vermont | 49 |
| #29 | Alaska | 48 |
| #30 | North Dakota | 47 |
| #31 | South Dakota | 46 |
| #32 | Texas | 30.5M |
| #33 | Florida | 22.6M |
| #34 | New York | 19.87M |
| #35 | Pennsylvania | 13.08M |
| #36 | Illinois | 12.71M |
| #37 | Ohio | 11.88M |
| #38 | Georgia | 11.18M |
| #39 | North Carolina | 10.98M |
| #40 | Michigan | 10.14M |
| #41 | New Jersey | 9.5M |
| #42 | Virginia | 8.81M |
| #43 | Washington | 7.96M |
| #44 | Arizona | 7.58M |
| #45 | Tennessee | 7.23M |
| #46 | Massachusetts | 7.03M |
| #47 | Indiana | 6.92M |
| #48 | Missouri | 6.2M |
| #49 | Wisconsin | 5.96M |
| #50 | Delaware | 1.05 |
Overview
Colorado's population reached about 5.88 million in 2024, ranking 21st among U.S. states, concentrated along the Front Range from Fort Collins to Pueblo. Key figures for Colorado include Total population of 5.88 M, Rank of 21st in the U.S. and Growth 2020-2024 of +0.4%/yr, offering a clear snapshot of total population in the state. Understanding total population helps residents, businesses and policymakers compare Colorado to national and regional benchmarks.
Did you know?
- Denver is called the Mile High City because its elevation is exactly one mile (5,280 feet).
- Colorado's Front Range holds over 80% of the state's population.