Colorado
6.0 million people live in Colorado. Its population grew 4.1% since 2020, the 14th fastest of 51. The typical household earns $99,729 a year, 18% above the national median, and the median home is worth $567,600, 53% above the U.S. median.
- Population
- 6.0 million
- 20th highest of 51
- Median household income
- $99,729
- 18% higher than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $567,600
- 53% higher than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 9.2%
- 2.6 points below the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$99,729 per year
18% higher than the U.S. ($84,780). 10th highest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$55,438 per year
18% higher than the U.S. ($47,171). 8th highest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
9.2%
2.6 points below the U.S. (11.8%). 8th lowest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
25.8 min one way
6% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 26th lowest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$567,600
53% higher than the U.S. ($371,100). 6th highest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,839 per month
18% higher than the U.S. ($1,557). 8th highest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
65.3%
same as the U.S. (65.3%). 13th lowest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
6,012,561
1.8% of the U.S. total. 20th highest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+4.1%
1.0 point above the U.S. (+3.1%). 14th highest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
20.3%
0.8 points below the U.S. (21.1%). 16th lowest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
17.1%
1.8 points below the U.S. (18.9%). 6th lowest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
10.4%
4.3 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 19th highest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in Colorado, at 63.1%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 63.1% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 4.2% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 4.0% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 4.6% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 24.1% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
47.1%
9.7 points above the U.S. (37.4%). 3rd highest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
10.4%
0.2 points above the U.S. (10.2%). 18th highest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.