Colorado Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Colorado | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,847,426 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 56.2 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.14% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,319,504 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Colorado grew by 21.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 5,797,464 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Colorado has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Colorado | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,055 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Colorado is about 19% higher than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Colorado | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $480,058 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,692 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Colorado is about 23.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,692 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Colorado spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 185 hours, about 7.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Colorado | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 185 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,727 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 18.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,277 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Colorado:
Hinsdale County (6.4 min), Rio Blanco County (7.7 min), Prowers County (8.0 min).
Slowest:
Park County (42.2 min), Elbert County (42.2 min), Custer County (30.9 min).
The average commute time in Colorado is about the same as in US.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Colorado has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Colorado | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Colorado:
Boulder County (0.5), Douglas County (0.4), Broomfield County (0.4).
Lowest:
Crowley County (0.2), Bent County (0.2), Lincoln County (0.2).
Health
Colorado has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Colorado | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Colorado:
Douglas County (0.9), Boulder County (0.8), Broomfield County (0.8).
Lowest:
Costilla County (0.8), Otero County (0.8), Bent County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Colorado.
What is the population of Colorado?
The population of Colorado is 5,847,426, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Colorado?
The population density of Colorado is 56.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Colorado?
The median household income in Colorado is $93,055, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Colorado?
The median home price in Colorado is $480,058, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Colorado?
The unemployment rate in Colorado is 4.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.