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Colorado Overview

Aug 1, 1876
INCORPORATED
104,094
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
103,641
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
454
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
6,800
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
14,440
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
3,315
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
55.7
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
80134
LARGEST ZIP CODE
Denver
LARGEST CITY
El Paso County
LARGEST COUNTY
5,770,790
TOTAL POPULATION
2,927,588
MALE POPULATION
2,843,202
FEMALE POPULATION
102.97
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.12
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$47,346
PER CAPITA INCOME
$108,664
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$87,598
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,245
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,207,091
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Colorado Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in Colorado

The largest zip codes in Colorado by population are 80134 (75,383), 80013 (73,870), 80015 (72,841), 80016 (64,842), and 80219 (64,696).
75,383 (1.31%)
73,870 (1.28%)
72,841 (1.26%)
64,842 (1.12%)
64,696 (1.12%)
62,001 (1.07%)
60,527 (1.05%)
58,681 (1.02%)
55,929 (0.97%)
55,315 (0.96%)
54,346 (0.94%)
53,475 (0.93%)
52,741 (0.91%)
52,633 (0.91%)
49,218 (0.85%)
48,929 (0.85%)
48,694 (0.84%)
46,450 (0.80%)
45,388 (0.79%)
44,478 (0.77%)
44,235 (0.77%)
43,691 (0.76%)
43,620 (0.76%)
43,222 (0.75%)
42,892 (0.74%)
42,777 (0.74%)
41,428 (0.72%)
41,062 (0.71%)
40,886 (0.71%)
40,299 (0.70%)
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Largest Cities by Population in Colorado

The largest cities in Colorado by population are Denver (710,800), Colorado Springs (479,612), Aurora (387,349), Fort Collins (168,758), and Lakewood (156,149).
710,800 (12.32%)
479,612 (8.31%)
387,349 (6.71%)
168,758 (2.92%)
156,149 (2.71%)
141,799 (2.46%)
123,066 (2.13%)
115,502 (2.00%)
111,430 (1.93%)
107,949 (1.87%)
107,702 (1.87%)
106,598 (1.85%)
101,514 (1.76%)
98,282 (1.70%)
76,500 (1.33%)
74,065 (1.28%)
73,946 (1.28%)
65,918 (1.14%)
63,050 (1.09%)
58,733 (1.02%)
45,531 (0.79%)
40,569 (0.70%)
39,150 (0.68%)
37,948 (0.66%)
34,337 (0.60%)
34,234 (0.59%)
33,905 (0.59%)
33,634 (0.58%)
33,505 (0.58%)
32,263 (0.56%)
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Largest Counties by Population in Colorado

The largest counties in Colorado by population are El Paso County (730,323), Denver County (710,800), Arapahoe County (654,453), Jefferson County (580,519), and Adams County (520,149).
730,323 (12.66%)
710,800 (12.32%)
654,453 (11.34%)
580,519 (10.06%)
520,149 (9.01%)
360,206 (6.24%)
359,363 (6.23%)
331,466 (5.74%)
328,658 (5.70%)
168,135 (2.91%)
156,131 (2.71%)
73,946 (1.28%)
61,683 (1.07%)
55,983 (0.97%)
55,650 (0.96%)
49,107 (0.85%)
42,823 (0.74%)
31,173 (0.54%)
30,955 (0.54%)
29,045 (0.50%)
26,457 (0.46%)
26,070 (0.45%)
24,944 (0.43%)
24,758 (0.43%)
21,302 (0.37%)
19,564 (0.34%)
18,580 (0.32%)
17,597 (0.30%)
17,325 (0.30%)
17,018 (0.29%)
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Race in Colorado

The most populous races in Colorado are White / Caucasian (4,393,409 | 76.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1,273,762 | 22.1%), and Two or more Races (609,976 | 10.6%).
Race in Colorado
Race# Population% Population
Asian185,4313.2%
Black / African American233,7124.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific8,0940.1%
Hispanic or Latino1,273,76222.1%
Native / Alaskan57,0221.0%
White / Caucasian4,393,40976.1%
Two or more Races609,97610.6%
Some other Race283,1464.9%
Total5,770,790100.0%

Ancestry in Colorado

The most populous ancestries reported in Colorado are German (1,029,709 | 17.8%), Mexican (912,101 | 15.8%), English (660,654 | 11.5%), Irish (621,429 | 10.8%), and Italian (279,072 | 4.8%), together accounting for 60.7% of all Colorado residents.
Ancestry in Colorado
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1,9280.0%
African16,9910.3%
Alaska Native3200.0%
Alaskan Athabascan3580.0%
Albanian1,0630.0%
Aleut2050.0%
Alsatian2810.0%
American206,1143.6%
Apache11,1410.2%
Arab25,9140.4%
Arapaho5930.0%
Argentinean5,6060.1%
Armenian4,7080.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac2140.0%
Australian2,8860.1%
Austrian16,3110.3%
Bahamian270.0%
Bangladeshi4,9510.1%
Barbadian3390.0%
Basque2,2240.0%
Belgian6,7240.1%
Belizean3850.0%
Bermudan310.0%
Bhutanese28,2130.5%
Blackfeet3,5400.1%
Bolivian8340.0%
Brazilian4,9410.1%
British40,9200.7%
British West Indian3340.0%
Bulgarian1,9440.0%
Burmese36,9300.6%
Cajun9780.0%
Cambodian1,0710.0%
Canadian11,7830.2%
Cape Verdean4730.0%
Carpatho Rusyn1700.0%
Celtic1,7700.0%
Central American50,5600.9%
Central American Indian5,0740.1%
Cherokee23,7230.4%
Cheyenne1,0540.0%
Chickasaw1,4570.0%
Chilean3,8730.1%
Chinese1100.0%
Chippewa1,9060.0%
Choctaw3,9390.1%
Colombian11,6370.2%
Colville390.0%
Comanche7880.0%
Costa Rican2,8490.1%
Cree4940.0%
Creek1,4250.0%
Croatian7,3990.1%
Crow4460.0%
Cuban13,0180.2%
Cypriot990.0%
Czech34,0370.6%
Czechoslovakian6,2400.1%
Danish38,6720.7%
Delaware2870.0%
Dominican4,8590.1%
Dutch81,3821.4%
Dutch West Indian1510.0%
Eastern European21,3890.4%
Ecuadorian3,6940.1%
Egyptian1,9690.0%
English660,65411.5%
Estonian9380.0%
Ethiopian12,4910.2%
European154,4142.7%
Fijian2470.0%
Filipino2,8800.1%
Finnish12,4580.2%
French134,7972.3%
French American Indian2430.0%
French Canadian24,4290.4%
German1,029,70917.8%
German Russian1,3950.0%
Ghanaian2,9160.1%
Greek19,7810.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro4,0540.1%
Guatemalan11,7600.2%
Guyanese2440.0%
Haitian1,4500.0%
Hmong220.0%
Honduran9,9230.2%
Hopi6080.0%
Houma1050.0%
Hungarian20,3310.4%
Icelander1,7340.0%
Indian (Asian)49,3630.9%
Indonesian2,9900.1%
Inupiat5470.0%
Iranian7,0150.1%
Iraqi1,9970.0%
Irish621,42910.8%
Iroquois1,4960.0%
Israeli1,8400.0%
Italian279,0724.8%
Jamaican4,1950.1%
Japanese3,6030.1%
Jordanian8250.0%
Kenyan1,2490.0%
Kiowa1800.0%
Korean41,5550.7%
Laotian3,0770.1%
Latvian1,8980.0%
Lebanese7,4160.1%
Liberian3980.0%
Lithuanian12,8780.2%
Lumbee1210.0%
Luxembourger1,1280.0%
Macedonian5950.0%
Malaysian2,7200.1%
Maltese5520.0%
Marshallese2360.0%
Menominee1140.0%
Mexican912,10115.8%
Mexican American Indian10,5330.2%
Mongolian4750.0%
Moroccan2,0520.0%
Native Hawaiian8,9500.2%
Navajo16,2290.3%
New Zealander7940.0%
Nicaraguan2,6930.1%
Nigerian4,3380.1%
Northern European17,1400.3%
Norwegian114,9892.0%
Okinawan2920.0%
Osage7880.0%
Ottawa1040.0%
Paiute2190.0%
Pakistani5,9590.1%
Palestinian1,6120.0%
Panamanian3,3860.1%
Paraguayan3460.0%
Pennsylvania German1,3350.0%
Peruvian10,1540.2%
Pima1720.0%
Polish134,1332.3%
Portuguese15,1040.3%
Potawatomi9550.0%
Pueblo3,4070.1%
Puerto Rican40,3550.7%
Puget Sound Salish750.0%
Romanian6,2530.1%
Russian54,4180.9%
Salvadoran19,6720.3%
Samoan3,0190.1%
Scandinavian31,7940.5%
Scotch-Irish59,8671.0%
Scottish139,0882.4%
Seminole4630.0%
Senegalese6670.0%
Serbian2,9180.1%
Shoshone4760.0%
Sierra Leonean1990.0%
Sioux7,3440.1%
Slavic3,8490.1%
Slovak8,2750.1%
Slovene6,3180.1%
Somali2,4310.0%
South African1,6590.0%
South American43,4290.7%
South American Indian5290.0%
Soviet Union190.0%
Spaniard52,9360.9%
Spanish63,5131.1%
Spanish American4,7460.1%
Spanish American Indian8710.0%
Sri Lankan33,7700.6%
Subsaharan African52,4370.9%
Sudanese2,1470.0%
Swedish118,8402.1%
Swiss21,9680.4%
Syrian2,1170.0%
Taiwanese400.0%
Thai37,3030.6%
Tlingit-Haida3550.0%
Tohono O'Odham2260.0%
Tongan4140.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian6910.0%
Tsimshian90.0%
Turkish2,7920.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander1530.0%
Ugandan5780.0%
Ukrainian16,0290.3%
Uruguayan5320.0%
Ute5,6480.1%
Venezuelan6,0710.1%
Vietnamese4820.0%
Welsh46,6300.8%
West Indian1,1750.0%
Yakama1540.0%
Yaqui5680.0%
Yugoslavian3,8690.1%
Yuman1270.0%
Yup'ik2690.0%
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Immigrants in Colorado

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Colorado came from Latin America (276,863 | 4.8%), Central America (239,109 | 4.1%), Mexico (209,491 | 3.6%), Asia (134,074 | 2.3%), and Europe (74,021 | 1.3%), together accounting for 16.2% of all Colorado residents.
Immigrants in Colorado
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1,7300.0%
Africa42,0620.7%
Albania950.0%
Argentina3,0160.1%
Armenia3890.0%
Asia134,0742.3%
Australia3,1440.1%
Austria8230.0%
Azores170.0%
Bahamas890.0%
Bangladesh1,0910.0%
Barbados680.0%
Belarus1,3490.0%
Belgium9530.0%
Belize2840.0%
Bolivia3830.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1,2680.0%
Brazil5,3650.1%
Bulgaria1,0890.0%
Cabo Verde500.0%
Cambodia1,9360.0%
Cameroon7010.0%
Canada15,0260.3%
Caribbean8,4290.2%
Central America239,1094.1%
Chile1,9380.0%
China21,5560.4%
Colombia5,9710.1%
Congo1,0450.0%
Costa Rica8240.0%
Croatia4230.0%
Cuba2,5070.0%
Czechoslovakia1,8490.0%
Denmark7750.0%
Dominica320.0%
Dominican Republic2,2980.0%
Eastern Africa19,5610.3%
Eastern Asia42,3180.7%
Eastern Europe30,0800.5%
Ecuador1,7780.0%
Egypt1,0890.0%
El Salvador12,1500.2%
England6,6720.1%
Eritrea2,4470.0%
Ethiopia10,3720.2%
Europe74,0211.3%
Fiji630.0%
France2,6200.1%
Germany13,7060.2%
Ghana3,5960.1%
Greece5720.0%
Grenada290.0%
Guatemala7,8980.1%
Guyana3680.0%
Haiti7310.0%
Honduras6,1420.1%
Hong Kong9070.0%
Hungary1,1860.0%
India21,6890.4%
Indonesia2,0070.0%
Iran3,5680.1%
Iraq3,2810.1%
Ireland1,4410.0%
Israel1,2350.0%
Italy2,0570.0%
Jamaica1,9400.0%
Japan4,0750.1%
Jordan7920.0%
Kazakhstan5290.0%
Kenya2,4270.0%
Korea15,9810.3%
Kuwait5240.0%
Laos2,0630.0%
Latin America276,8634.8%
Latvia5140.0%
Lebanon7410.0%
Liberia6570.0%
Lithuania6210.0%
Malaysia9070.0%
Mexico209,4913.6%
Micronesia4450.0%
Middle Africa3,2240.1%
Moldova7820.0%
Morocco1,6480.0%
Nepal5,2140.1%
Netherlands1,6400.0%
Nicaragua1,1930.0%
Nigeria1,9700.0%
North Macedonia1490.0%
Northern Africa5,8830.1%
Northern Europe17,8680.3%
Norway4870.0%
Oceania5,5140.1%
Pakistan1,7940.0%
Panama1,0090.0%
Peru4,8100.1%
Philippines12,3420.2%
Poland4,7720.1%
Portugal3020.0%
Romania1,6150.0%
Russia7,8600.1%
Saudi Arabia6480.0%
Scotland1,0730.0%
Senegal6510.0%
Serbia2560.0%
Sierra Leone2070.0%
Singapore5630.0%
Somalia1,2430.0%
South Africa2,4720.0%
South America29,3250.5%
South Central Asia38,5620.7%
South Eastern Asia42,0710.7%
Southern Europe4,7460.1%
Spain1,7880.0%
Sri Lanka4040.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines620.0%
Sudan2,0990.0%
Sweden1,0740.0%
Switzerland1,3590.0%
Syria6590.0%
Taiwan2,6510.1%
Thailand3,5630.1%
Trinidad and Tobago4220.0%
Turkey1,2990.0%
Uganda1,1720.0%
Ukraine4,2670.1%
Uruguay3790.0%
Uzbekistan6130.0%
Venezuela4,8290.1%
Vietnam16,6160.3%
West Indies440.0%
Western Africa9,9010.2%
Western Asia10,8820.2%
Western Europe21,1570.4%
Yemen690.0%
Zaire9680.0%
Zimbabwe3020.0%
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Sex and Age in Colorado

Sex and Age in Colorado

The most populous age groups in Colorado are 30 to 34 Years (238,665 | 8.2%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (215,172 | 7.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Colorado
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years162,030 (5.5%)155,159 (5.5%)
5 to 9 Years172,140 (5.9%)166,638 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Years188,865 (6.5%)176,342 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Years195,327 (6.7%)181,077 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years204,528 (7.0%)185,924 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years232,748 (8.0%)211,046 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Years238,665 (8.2%)215,172 (7.6%)
35 to 39 Years221,947 (7.6%)204,784 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Years205,293 (7.0%)187,783 (6.6%)
45 to 49 Years186,951 (6.4%)173,428 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years178,037 (6.1%)169,832 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years177,616 (6.1%)178,410 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years169,706 (5.8%)175,989 (6.2%)
65 to 69 Years144,475 (4.9%)154,600 (5.4%)
70 to 74 Years111,564 (3.8%)120,999 (4.3%)
75 to 79 Years64,631 (2.2%)77,501 (2.7%)
80 to 84 Years37,603 (1.3%)51,676 (1.8%)
85 Years and over35,462 (1.2%)56,842 (2.0%)
Total2,927,588 (100.0%)2,843,202 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Colorado

Median Family Size in Colorado

The median family size in Colorado is 3.07 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,117,627 | 78.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.09 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (104,109 | 7.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.76 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Colorado
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,117,627 (78.3%)3.09
Single Male/Father104,109 (7.3%)2.76
Single Female/Mother206,077 (14.4%)3.07
Total Families1,427,813 (100.0%)3.07

Median Household Size in Colorado

The median household size in Colorado is 2.48 persons per household, with single female/mother households (206,077 | 9.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.32 persons per household. non-family households (850,231 | 37.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.35 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Colorado
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,117,627 (49.1%)3.13
Single Male/Father104,109 (4.6%)3.13
Single Female/Mother206,077 (9.0%)3.32
Non-family850,231 (37.3%)1.35
Total Households2,278,044 (100.0%)2.48

Household Size by Marriage Status in Colorado

Out of a total of 2,278,044 households in Colorado, 1,427,813 (62.7%) are family households, while 850,231 (37.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 641,540, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 635,047.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Colorado
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-635,047 (27.9%)
2-Person Households641,540 (28.2%)172,035 (7.5%)
3-Person Households312,819 (13.7%)28,986 (1.3%)
4-Person Households279,029 (12.2%)10,615 (0.5%)
5-Person Households119,624 (5.2%)2,374 (0.1%)
6-Person Households47,994 (2.1%)737 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households26,807 (1.2%)437 (0.0%)
Total1,427,813 (62.7%)850,231 (37.3%)

Female Fertility in Colorado

Fertility by Age in Colorado

Average fertility rate in Colorado is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 75.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 67.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Colorado
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years1,346 (2.0%)7.0
20 to 34 years46,186 (67.8%)75.0
35 to 50 years20,613 (30.2%)34.0
Total68,145 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Colorado

77.8% of women with births (68,145) in Colorado are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 79.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 15.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Colorado
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years276 (20.5%)1,070 (79.5%)
20 to 34 years35,240 (76.3%)10,946 (23.7%)
35 to 50 years17,459 (84.7%)3,154 (15.3%)
Total53,017 (77.8%)15,128 (22.2%)

Fertility by Education in Colorado

Average fertility rate in Colorado is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 65.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 28.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Colorado
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School5,662 (8.3%)29.0
High School Diploma11,942 (17.5%)49.0
College or Associate's Degree19,137 (28.1%)49.0
Bachelor's Degree18,967 (27.8%)51.0
Graduate Degree12,437 (18.2%)65.0
Total68,145 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Colorado

22.2% of women with births in Colorado are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 91.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 39.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Colorado
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School3,629 (64.1%)2,033 (35.9%)
High School Diploma7,225 (60.5%)4,717 (39.5%)
College or Associate's Degree13,549 (70.8%)5,588 (29.2%)
Bachelor's Degree17,260 (91.0%)1,707 (9.0%)
Graduate Degree11,318 (91.0%)1,119 (9.0%)
Total53,017 (77.8%)15,128 (22.2%)

Income in Colorado

Income Overview in Colorado

Per Capita Income in Colorado is $47,346, while median incomes of families and households are $108,664 and $87,598 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,770,790$47,346
Median Family Income1,427,813$108,664
Mean Family Income1,427,813$139,321
Median Household Income2,278,044$87,598
Mean Household Income2,278,044$117,508
Income Deficit1,427,813$11,245
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,770,79028.44%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,770,79071.56¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,770,7900.46

Earnings by Sex in Colorado

Average Earnings in Colorado are $46,709, $54,888 for men and $39,279 for women, a difference of 28.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Colorado
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,816,877 (54.1%)$54,888
Female1,540,904 (45.9%)$39,279
Total3,357,781 (100.0%)$46,709

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Colorado

The most common earnings brackets in Colorado are $100,000+ for men (420,225 | 23.1%) and $100,000+ for women (179,687 | 11.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Colorado
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less65,350 (3.6%)87,221 (5.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99948,427 (2.7%)57,996 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49949,037 (2.7%)61,017 (4.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99934,558 (1.9%)44,777 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49941,869 (2.3%)52,841 (3.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99934,771 (1.9%)44,585 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,49938,720 (2.1%)44,940 (2.9%)
$17,500 to $19,99925,222 (1.4%)34,839 (2.3%)
$20,000 to $22,49930,639 (1.7%)40,549 (2.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99942,989 (2.4%)50,212 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $29,99984,024 (4.6%)90,616 (5.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99986,743 (4.8%)89,102 (5.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99983,329 (4.6%)83,553 (5.4%)
$40,000 to $44,99983,023 (4.6%)79,502 (5.2%)
$45,000 to $49,99986,276 (4.8%)74,396 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99975,025 (4.1%)68,046 (4.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999145,558 (8.0%)115,702 (7.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999122,214 (6.7%)92,645 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999218,878 (12.0%)148,678 (9.7%)
$100,000+420,225 (23.1%)179,687 (11.7%)
Total1,816,877 (100.0%)1,540,904 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Colorado

Average earnings in Colorado are $62,940 for men and $45,754 for women, a difference of 27.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $103,599, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $41,871. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $69,883, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,333.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Colorado
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$41,871$25,333
High School Diploma$47,429$33,574
College or Associate's Degree$55,521$38,651
Bachelor's Degree$81,839$55,394
Graduate Degree$103,599$69,883
Total$62,940$45,754

Family Income in Colorado

Family Income Brackets in Colorado

According to the Colorado family income data, there are 318,402 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 17,134 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Colorado
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00031,4122.2%
$10,000 to $14,99917,1341.2%
$15,000 to $24,99942,8343.0%
$25,000 to $34,99959,9684.2%
$35,000 to $49,999107,0867.5%
$50,000 to $74,999198,46613.9%
$75,000 to $99,999194,18313.6%
$100,000 to $149,999318,40222.3%
$150,000 to $199,999195,61013.7%
$200,000+262,71818.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Colorado

4-person families (262,383 | 18.4%) account for the highest median family income in Colorado with $130,104 per family, while 2-person families (686,575 | 48.1%) have the highest median income of $48,641 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Colorado
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families686,575 (48.1%)$97,282
3-Person Families302,674 (21.2%)$112,803
4-Person Families262,383 (18.4%)$130,104
5-Person Families111,645 (7.8%)$116,675
6-Person Families41,783 (2.9%)$115,461
7+ Person Families22,753 (1.6%)$117,886
Total1,427,813 (100.0%)$108,664

Family Income by Number of Earners in Colorado

The median family income in Colorado is $108,664, with families comprising 3+ earners (169,098) having the highest median family income of $153,358, while families with no earners (175,120) have the lowest median family income of $63,478, accounting for 11.8% and 12.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Colorado
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners175,120 (12.3%)$63,478
1 Earner416,469 (29.2%)$74,293
2 Earners667,126 (46.7%)$131,064
3+ Earners169,098 (11.8%)$153,358
Total1,427,813 (100.0%)$108,664

Household Income in Colorado

Household Income Brackets in Colorado

With 437,384 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Colorado, accounting for 19.2% of all households. In contrast, only 61,507 households (2.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Colorado
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00088,8443.9%
$10,000 to $14,99961,5072.7%
$15,000 to $24,999123,0145.4%
$25,000 to $34,999134,4055.9%
$35,000 to $49,999214,1369.4%
$50,000 to $74,999355,37515.6%
$75,000 to $99,999300,70213.2%
$100,000 to $149,999437,38419.2%
$150,000 to $199,999246,02910.8%
$200,000+316,64813.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Colorado

The median household income in Colorado is $87,598, with the highest median household income of $106,020 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 799,044 households (35.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $47,039, with 108,820 households (4.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Colorado
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years108,820 (4.8%)$47,039
25 to 44 Years836,798 (36.7%)$96,255
45 to 64 Years799,044 (35.1%)$106,020
65+ Years533,382 (23.4%)$63,361
Total2,278,044 (100.0%)$87,598

Poverty in Colorado

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Colorado

With 8.8% poverty level for males and 10.4% for females among the residents of Colorado, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 44,867 males (17.5%) and 50,175 females (20.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Colorado
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19,559 (12.3%)17,601 (11.5%)
5 Years3,992 (12.3%)3,819 (11.3%)
6 to 11 Years24,749 (11.7%)22,866 (11.5%)
12 to 14 Years10,817 (9.7%)11,481 (11.0%)
15 Years4,309 (11.4%)3,616 (9.9%)
16 and 17 Years7,483 (10.0%)8,112 (11.6%)
18 to 24 Years44,867 (17.5%)50,175 (20.9%)
25 to 34 Years34,813 (7.5%)44,302 (10.4%)
35 to 44 Years25,327 (6.1%)33,974 (8.7%)
45 to 54 Years22,254 (6.2%)24,373 (7.1%)
55 to 64 Years28,254 (8.2%)29,937 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years14,900 (5.9%)20,910 (7.7%)
75 Years and over8,647 (6.5%)18,968 (10.7%)
Total249,971 (8.8%)290,134 (10.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Colorado

According to the poverty statistics in Colorado, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.1% of males and 92.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Colorado
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years139,939 (87.7%)135,736 (88.5%)
5 Years28,375 (87.7%)29,960 (88.7%)
6 to 11 Years187,205 (88.3%)176,863 (88.5%)
12 to 14 Years100,981 (90.3%)93,031 (89.0%)
15 Years33,437 (88.6%)32,893 (90.1%)
16 and 17 Years67,103 (90.0%)61,943 (88.4%)
18 to 24 Years211,939 (82.5%)189,723 (79.1%)
25 to 34 Years426,475 (92.4%)380,033 (89.6%)
35 to 44 Years392,683 (93.9%)357,191 (91.3%)
45 to 54 Years337,786 (93.8%)318,158 (92.9%)
55 to 64 Years314,827 (91.8%)323,089 (91.5%)
65 to 74 Years238,475 (94.1%)252,173 (92.3%)
75 Years and over124,489 (93.5%)158,677 (89.3%)
Total2,603,714 (91.2%)2,509,470 (89.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Colorado

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Colorado show that 3.2% or 35,891 of the total 1,117,627 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 17.7%, comprising of 1,404 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.3%, which includes 15,013 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Colorado
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children626,126 (97.7%)15,013 (2.3%)
1 or 2 Children365,266 (96.7%)12,486 (3.3%)
3 or 4 Children83,821 (92.3%)6,988 (7.7%)
5 or more Children6,523 (82.3%)1,404 (17.7%)
Total1,081,736 (96.8%)35,891 (3.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Colorado

According to the poverty data in Colorado, 9.2% or 9,589 single-father households and 19.2% or 39,510 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 159 households (39.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 978 households (57.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Colorado
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children2,456 (5.5%)5,755 (7.3%)
1 or 2 Children5,488 (10.7%)23,899 (22.6%)
3 or 4 Children1,486 (20.4%)8,878 (43.8%)
5 or more Children159 (39.8%)978 (57.8%)
Total9,589 (9.2%)39,510 (19.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Colorado

The poverty data for Colorado shows that 35,891 of the married-couple family households (3.2%) and 49,099 of the single-parent households (15.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,404 households (17.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,137 household (54.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Colorado
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children15,013 (2.3%)8,211 (6.7%)
1 or 2 Children12,486 (3.3%)29,387 (18.7%)
3 or 4 Children6,988 (7.7%)10,364 (37.6%)
5 or more Children1,404 (17.7%)1,137 (54.3%)
Total35,891 (3.2%)49,099 (15.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Colorado

Employment by Class of Employer in Colorado

Among the 3,006,848 employed individuals in Colorado, private company employees (1,974,018 | 65.6%), not-for-profit organizations (237,274 | 7.9%), and local government employees (216,044 | 7.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Colorado
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,974,01865.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)152,7065.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)183,3496.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations237,2747.9%
Local Government Employees216,0447.2%
State Government Employees113,8643.8%
Federal Government Employees123,2094.1%
Unpaid Family Workers6,3840.2%
Total3,006,848100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Colorado

According to the labor force statistics for Colorado, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,675,060), 68.6% or 3,207,091 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 144,319 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 87.2% or 386,988 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.7% or 20,588 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Colorado
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years140,057 (46.4%)20,588 (14.7%)
20 to 24 Years317,047 (81.2%)21,242 (6.7%)
25 to 29 Years386,988 (87.2%)17,414 (4.5%)
30 to 34 Years392,569 (86.5%)16,095 (4.1%)
35 to 44 Years700,115 (85.4%)26,604 (3.8%)
45 to 54 Years597,761 (84.4%)20,922 (3.5%)
55 to 59 Years273,784 (76.9%)9,035 (3.3%)
60 to 64 Years215,368 (62.3%)7,753 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years156,833 (29.5%)5,332 (3.4%)
75 Years and over24,602 (7.6%)886 (3.6%)
Total3,207,091 (68.6%)144,319 (4.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Colorado

According to labor force statistics for Colorado, 82.1% of individuals (2,567,601) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,127,407) are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 97,569 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.2% or 1,231,135 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.7% or 10,564 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Colorado
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School157,669 (66.9%)15,790 (6.7%)
High School Diploma465,295 (75.4%)31,472 (5.1%)
College / Associate Degree712,692 (81.1%)36,909 (4.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,231,135 (88.2%)37,688 (2.7%)
Total2,567,601 (82.1%)118,841 (3.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Colorado

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Colorado are Management (396,920 | 13.1%), Community & Social Service (339,633 | 11.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (271,808 | 9.0%), Business & Financial (202,006 | 6.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (176,224 | 5.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Colorado

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Colorado, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (81.8%), Computers & Mathematics (76.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (74.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.6%), Health Technologists (73.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (71.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Colorado
OccupationMaleFemale
Management236,970 (59.7%)159,950 (40.3%)
Business & Financial94,083 (46.6%)107,923 (53.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science203,522 (74.9%)68,286 (25.1%)
Computers & Mathematics110,430 (76.8%)33,272 (23.2%)
Architecture & Engineering72,192 (81.8%)16,085 (18.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science20,900 (52.5%)18,929 (47.5%)
Community & Social Service 119,807 (35.3%)219,826 (64.7%)
Education, Arts & Media17,047 (31.7%)36,665 (68.3%)
Legal Services & Support16,402 (45.8%)19,384 (54.2%)
Education Instruction & Library50,325 (28.6%)125,899 (71.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment36,033 (48.7%)37,878 (51.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating46,265 (26.4%)129,228 (73.6%)
Health Technologists33,607 (26.5%)93,449 (73.6%)
Total (Category)700,647 (50.6%)685,213 (49.4%)
Total (Overall)1,631,605 (54.0%)1,390,137 (46.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Colorado are Food Preparation & Serving (156,576 | 5.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (87,432 | 2.9%), Healthcare Support (82,302 | 2.7%), Personal Care & Service (79,004 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (60,581 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Colorado

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Colorado, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (77.4%), Security & Protection (74.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (72.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.5%), Personal Care & Service (76.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Colorado
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support12,751 (15.5%)69,551 (84.5%)
Security & Protection45,208 (74.6%)15,373 (25.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention26,142 (72.7%)9,816 (27.3%)
Law Enforcement19,066 (77.4%)5,557 (22.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving74,431 (47.5%)82,145 (52.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance50,165 (57.4%)37,267 (42.6%)
Personal Care & Service18,792 (23.8%)60,212 (76.2%)
Total (Category)201,347 (43.2%)264,548 (56.8%)
Total (Overall)1,631,605 (54.0%)1,390,137 (46.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Colorado are Office & Administration (306,119 | 10.1%), and Sales & Related (298,389 | 9.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Colorado

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Colorado
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related160,773 (53.9%)137,616 (46.1%)
Office & Administration88,259 (28.8%)217,860 (71.2%)
Total (Category)249,032 (41.2%)355,476 (58.8%)
Total (Overall)1,631,605 (54.0%)1,390,137 (46.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Colorado are Construction & Extraction (164,725 | 5.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (85,260 | 2.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (14,723 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Colorado

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Colorado
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry11,276 (76.6%)3,447 (23.4%)
Construction & Extraction158,036 (95.9%)6,689 (4.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair81,460 (95.5%)3,800 (4.5%)
Total (Category)250,772 (94.7%)13,936 (5.3%)
Total (Overall)1,631,605 (54.0%)1,390,137 (46.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Colorado are Production (107,659 | 3.6%), Transportation (104,267 | 3.5%), and Material Moving (88,845 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Colorado

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Colorado
OccupationMaleFemale
Production76,083 (70.7%)31,576 (29.3%)
Transportation88,225 (84.6%)16,042 (15.4%)
Material Moving65,499 (73.7%)23,346 (26.3%)
Total (Category)229,807 (76.4%)70,964 (23.6%)
Total (Overall)1,631,605 (54.0%)1,390,137 (46.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Colorado

Employment Industries in Colorado

The major employment industries in Colorado include Health Care & Social Assistance (376,270 | 12.4%), Professional & Scientific (321,264 | 10.6%), Retail Trade (316,358 | 10.5%), Educational Services (273,515 | 9.0%), and Construction (242,997 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in Colorado

Employment Industries by Sex in Colorado

The Colorado industries that see more men than women are Construction (87.8%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (80.7%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (76.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.2%), Educational Services (66.7%), and Finance & Insurance (52.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Colorado
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting26,341 (76.0%)8,336 (24.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction21,178 (80.7%)5,068 (19.3%)
Construction213,429 (87.8%)29,568 (12.2%)
Manufacturing150,983 (71.5%)60,271 (28.5%)
Wholesale Trade48,460 (70.7%)20,061 (29.3%)
Retail Trade172,254 (54.4%)144,104 (45.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing95,243 (75.0%)31,766 (25.0%)
Utilities20,165 (75.5%)6,533 (24.5%)
Information52,626 (65.1%)28,152 (34.8%)
Finance & Insurance68,812 (47.3%)76,535 (52.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing37,525 (51.3%)35,659 (48.7%)
Professional & Scientific185,522 (57.8%)135,742 (42.2%)
Enterprise Management2,588 (56.3%)2,011 (43.7%)
Administrative & Support71,354 (57.7%)52,279 (42.3%)
Educational Services90,979 (33.3%)182,536 (66.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance89,437 (23.8%)286,833 (76.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation39,856 (51.3%)37,830 (48.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services103,777 (49.8%)104,757 (50.2%)
Public Administration76,365 (55.8%)60,513 (44.2%)
Total1,631,605 (54.0%)1,390,137 (46.0%)

Education in Colorado

School Enrollment in Colorado

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,383,399 students in Colorado are high school (295,610 | 21.4%), college / undergraduate (294,605 | 21.3%), and middle school (286,899 | 20.7%).
School Enrollment in Colorado
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool83,7896.1%
Kindergarten64,3334.6%
Elementary School269,95819.5%
Middle School286,89920.7%
High School295,61021.4%
College / Undergraduate294,60521.3%
Graduate / Professional88,2056.4%
Total1,383,399100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Colorado

Out of a total of 1,383,399 students who are enrolled in schools in Colorado, 190,909 (13.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,192,490 (86.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 25,418 (39.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 195,768 (91.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Colorado
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds39,137 (60.6%)25,418 (39.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old279,653 (87.7%)39,339 (12.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds320,406 (89.8%)36,469 (10.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds195,768 (91.7%)17,686 (8.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds99,130 (89.2%)11,977 (10.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds125,852 (86.8%)19,203 (13.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds78,298 (79.9%)19,752 (20.1%)
35 Years and over54,635 (72.6%)20,676 (27.5%)
Total1,192,490 (86.2%)190,909 (13.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Colorado

Business (358,092 | 18.7%), social sciences (166,967 | 8.7%), education (165,023 | 8.6%), science & technology (162,214 | 8.5%), and engineering (158,036 | 8.3%) are the most common fields of study among 1,913,111 individuals in Colorado who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Colorado
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics98,8545.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural144,8947.6%
Physical & Health Sciences69,6283.6%
Psychology106,5285.6%
Social Sciences166,9678.7%
Engineering158,0368.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies18,9551.0%
Science & Technology162,2148.5%
Business358,09218.7%
Education165,0238.6%
Literature & Languages88,4524.6%
Liberal Arts & History88,5964.6%
Visual & Performing Arts82,7774.3%
Communications91,3074.8%
Arts & Humanities112,7885.9%
Total1,913,111100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Colorado

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Colorado

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Colorado are males with 2 vehicles (678,973, accounting for 41.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (554,068, making up 50.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Colorado
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle36,782 (2.3%)29,489 (2.2%)
1 Vehicle270,861 (16.7%)271,449 (20.0%)
2 Vehicles678,973 (41.9%)554,068 (40.9%)
3 Vehicles377,827 (23.3%)301,612 (22.3%)
4 Vehicles165,900 (10.2%)129,659 (9.6%)
5 or more Vehicles90,949 (5.6%)68,196 (5.0%)
Total1,621,292 (100.0%)1,354,473 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Colorado

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Colorado are 15 to 19 minutes (396,774 commuters, 15.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (379,945 commuters, 15.1%), and 30 to 34 minutes (362,178 commuters, 14.4%).
Commute Time in Colorado
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes70,4832.8%
5 to 9 Minutes245,1479.8%
10 to 14 Minutes335,44613.4%
15 to 19 Minutes396,77415.8%
20 to 24 Minutes379,94515.1%
25 to 29 Minutes171,4826.8%
30 to 34 Minutes362,17814.4%
35 to 39 Minutes83,9073.3%
40 to 44 Minutes95,4173.8%
45 to 59 Minutes192,6857.7%
60 to 89 Minutes123,4934.9%
90 or more Minutes53,9822.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Colorado

The most common commute times in Colorado are 15 to 19 minutes (211,357 commuters, 15.2%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (185,417 commuters, 16.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Colorado
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes37,486 (2.7%)32,997 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes120,902 (8.7%)124,245 (11.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes174,759 (12.6%)160,687 (14.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes211,357 (15.2%)185,417 (16.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes206,744 (14.9%)173,201 (15.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes94,227 (6.8%)77,255 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes208,771 (15.0%)153,407 (13.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes49,397 (3.5%)34,510 (3.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes53,475 (3.8%)41,942 (3.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes117,240 (8.4%)75,445 (6.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes81,113 (5.8%)42,380 (3.8%)
90 or more Minutes35,133 (2.5%)18,849 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Colorado

The most frequent times of departure to work in Colorado are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (201,381, 14.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (180,427, 16.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Colorado
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM78,926 (5.7%)33,750 (3.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM66,367 (4.8%)24,139 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM88,591 (6.4%)41,587 (3.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM147,907 (10.6%)74,813 (6.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM147,797 (10.6%)111,003 (9.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM201,381 (14.5%)180,427 (16.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM155,599 (11.2%)166,329 (14.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM151,641 (10.9%)136,706 (12.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM65,476 (4.7%)70,213 (6.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM81,196 (5.8%)87,623 (7.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM35,521 (2.5%)41,039 (3.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM18,294 (1.3%)18,808 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM78,607 (5.7%)70,558 (6.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM73,301 (5.3%)63,340 (5.7%)
Total1,390,604 (100.0%)1,120,335 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Colorado

Occupancy by Ownership in Colorado

Of the total 2,278,044 dwellings in Colorado, owner-occupied units account for 1,507,547 (66.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 770,497 (33.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Colorado
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,507,54766.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units770,49733.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,278,044100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Colorado

Occupancy by Household Size in Colorado
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household635,04727.9%
2-Person Household813,57535.7%
3-Person Household341,80515.0%
4+ Person Household487,61721.4%
Total Housing Units2,278,044100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Colorado

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Colorado
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household335,838 (52.9%)299,209 (47.1%)
2-Person Household574,933 (70.7%)238,642 (29.3%)
3-Person Household238,800 (69.9%)103,005 (30.1%)
4+ Person Household357,976 (73.4%)129,641 (26.6%)
Total Housing Units1,507,547 (66.2%)770,497 (33.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Colorado

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Colorado
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School66,266 (49.3%)68,140 (50.7%)
High School Diploma237,885 (59.4%)162,318 (40.6%)
College/Associate Degree419,400 (61.9%)257,925 (38.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher783,996 (73.5%)282,114 (26.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Colorado

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Colorado
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years519,38522.8%
35 to 44 Years426,23318.7%
45 to 54 Years391,00817.2%
55 to 64 Years408,03617.9%
65 to 74 Years328,24214.4%
75 to 84 Years144,8066.4%
85 Years and Over60,3342.6%
Total2,278,044100.0%

Housing Finances in Colorado

Median Income by Occupancy in Colorado

Median Income by Occupancy in Colorado
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,507,547 (66.2%)$108,464
Renter-Occupied770,497 (33.8%)$58,178
Average2,278,044 (100.0%)$87,598

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Colorado

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Colorado
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00024,160 (1.6%)31,519 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $9,99913,203 (0.9%)20,223 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $14,99922,807 (1.5%)39,152 (5.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99925,593 (1.7%)33,042 (4.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99928,136 (1.9%)35,834 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99965,289 (4.3%)69,585 (9.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999110,513 (7.3%)102,941 (13.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999206,227 (13.7%)149,431 (19.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999195,969 (13.0%)104,211 (13.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999327,123 (21.7%)110,968 (14.4%)
$150,000 or more488,527 (32.4%)73,591 (9.6%)
Total1,507,547 (100.0%)770,497 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Colorado

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Colorado
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30049,354 (3.3%)17,309 (2.2%)
$300 to $499127,569 (8.5%)18,189 (2.4%)
$500 to $799196,786 (13.1%)39,979 (5.2%)
$800 to $99986,032 (5.7%)51,413 (6.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499211,989 (14.1%)204,123 (26.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999252,488 (16.8%)221,475 (28.7%)
$2,000 to $2,499222,221 (14.7%)115,681 (15.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999153,516 (10.2%)45,938 (6.0%)
$3,000 or more207,592 (13.8%)31,107 (4.0%)
Total1,507,547 (100.0%)770,497 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Colorado

Housing Structures in Colorado

Housing Structures in Colorado
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,438,43863.1%
Single Unit, Attached171,1547.5%
2 Unit Apartments33,9371.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments71,6143.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments98,2784.3%
10 or more Apartments379,77016.7%
Mobile Home / Other84,8533.7%
Total2,278,044100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Colorado

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Colorado
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,245,223 (86.6%)193,215 (13.4%)
Single Unit, Attached114,160 (66.7%)56,994 (33.3%)
2 Unit Apartments6,042 (17.8%)27,895 (82.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments15,330 (21.4%)56,284 (78.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments20,190 (20.5%)78,088 (79.5%)
10 or more Apartments44,838 (11.8%)334,932 (88.2%)
Mobile Home / Other61,764 (72.8%)23,089 (27.2%)
Total1,507,547 (66.2%)770,497 (33.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Colorado

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Colorado
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room4,994 (0.3%)41,793 (5.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms54,958 (3.6%)248,340 (32.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms358,082 (23.7%)305,458 (39.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms480,775 (31.9%)117,805 (15.3%)
8 or more Rooms608,738 (40.4%)57,101 (7.4%)
Total1,507,547 (100.0%)770,497 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Colorado

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Colorado
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,120,943 (74.4%)409,085 (53.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas85,089 (5.6%)23,766 (3.1%)
Electricity252,491 (16.8%)315,295 (40.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,607 (0.1%)1,033 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke597 (0.0%)210 (0.0%)
All other Fuels43,564 (2.9%)12,798 (1.7%)
No Fuel Used3,256 (0.2%)8,310 (1.1%)
Total1,507,547 (100.0%)770,497 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Colorado

Household Vehicle Usage in Colorado
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle27,786 (1.8%)85,952 (11.2%)
1 Vehicle336,303 (22.3%)344,127 (44.7%)
2 Vehicles649,343 (43.1%)242,922 (31.5%)
3 or more Vehicles494,115 (32.8%)97,496 (12.7%)
Total1,507,547 (100.0%)770,497 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Colorado

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Colorado

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units449,8081,057,739
Median Property Value$435,600$476,300
Median Household Income$76,863$392,479
Monthly Housing Costs$578$205,209
Real Estate Taxes$2,000$19,466

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Colorado

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Colorado
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00031,185 (6.9%)15,802 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99920,054 (4.5%)12,110 (1.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99983,836 (18.6%)158,952 (15.0%)
$300,000 to $499,999136,718 (30.4%)391,912 (37.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99998,916 (22.0%)296,638 (28.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99941,272 (9.2%)106,677 (10.1%)
$1,000,000 or more37,827 (8.4%)75,648 (7.1%)
Total449,808 (100.0%)1,057,739 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Colorado

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Colorado
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00019,467 (4.3%)11,099 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,99943,999 (9.8%)17,896 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99934,564 (7.7%)32,537 (3.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99949,799 (11.1%)30,725 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99972,765 (16.2%)60,714 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99958,417 (13.0%)133,462 (12.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99974,749 (16.6%)137,552 (13.0%)
$150,000 or more96,048 (21.3%)252,374 (23.9%)
Total449,808 (100.0%)1,057,739 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Colorado

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Colorado
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x72,991 (16.2%)121,231 (11.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x54,874 (12.2%)123,710 (11.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x53,370 (11.9%)220,198 (20.8%)
4.0x or more263,426 (58.6%)216,950 (20.5%)
Total449,808 (100.0%)1,057,739 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Colorado

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Colorado
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80082,825 (18.4%)4,594 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,49976,273 (17.0%)81,234 (7.7%)
$800 to $1,499276,384 (61.4%)190,104 (18.0%)
Total449,808 (100.0%)1,057,739 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Colorado

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colorado

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colorado
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years369,396 (96.1%)15,071 (3.9%)
6 to 18 Years882,817 (94.5%)51,598 (5.5%)
19 to 25 Years468,600 (88.1%)63,091 (11.9%)
26 to 34 Years687,596 (87.1%)102,266 (13.0%)
35 to 44 Years710,816 (88.7%)90,629 (11.3%)
45 to 54 Years633,342 (90.4%)67,329 (9.6%)
55 to 64 Years647,674 (93.1%)48,248 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years522,314 (99.2%)4,151 (0.8%)
75 Years and older309,424 (99.6%)1,357 (0.4%)
Total5,231,979 (92.2%)443,740 (7.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Colorado

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Colorado
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born369,396 (96.1%)15,071 (3.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen882,817 (94.5%)51,598 (5.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen468,600 (88.1%)63,091 (11.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Colorado

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Colorado
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000410,047 (89.8%)46,502 (10.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999594,136 (87.3%)86,629 (12.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999700,427 (88.3%)92,840 (11.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999682,025 (90.6%)70,430 (9.4%)
$100,000 and over2,792,353 (95.1%)144,585 (4.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colorado

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colorado
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6142,451 (37.0%)245,584 (63.9%)
6 to 18 Years304,178 (32.6%)621,412 (66.5%)
19 to 25 Years96,350 (18.1%)387,182 (72.8%)
25 to 34 Years141,390 (17.9%)572,313 (72.5%)
35 to 44 Years125,527 (15.7%)613,831 (76.6%)
45 to 54 Years103,314 (14.7%)554,942 (79.2%)
55 to 64 Years134,753 (19.4%)548,276 (78.8%)
65 to 74 Years493,843 (93.8%)278,537 (52.9%)
75 Years and over305,342 (98.3%)186,882 (60.1%)
Total1,847,148 (32.5%)4,008,959 (70.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Colorado

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Colorado
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,115 (0.7%)1,056 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years26,730 (5.7%)18,229 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years51,134 (7.1%)46,447 (6.8%)
35 to 64 Years115,105 (10.3%)114,433 (10.5%)
65 to 74 Years59,620 (23.5%)51,503 (18.9%)
75 Years and over59,986 (45.1%)80,090 (45.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Colorado

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Colorado: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years599 (0.4%)504 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years2,888 (0.6%)2,505 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years8,397 (1.2%)5,875 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years38,012 (3.4%)21,025 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years33,534 (13.2%)15,443 (5.7%)
75 Years and over38,023 (28.6%)33,788 (19.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Colorado: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years615 (0.4%)754 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years3,219 (0.7%)4,368 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years8,345 (1.2%)8,597 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years21,270 (1.9%)23,663 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years8,330 (3.3%)8,625 (3.2%)
75 Years and over11,201 (8.4%)15,796 (8.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Colorado: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years21,190 (4.5%)11,758 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years33,570 (4.7%)29,041 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years43,511 (3.9%)46,442 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years12,178 (4.8%)11,041 (4.0%)
75 Years and over13,539 (10.2%)20,675 (11.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Colorado: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,626 (0.5%)1,876 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years6,867 (0.9%)7,452 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years47,336 (4.3%)58,510 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years25,766 (10.2%)31,378 (11.5%)
75 Years and over30,879 (23.2%)52,403 (29.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Colorado: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5,342 (1.1%)3,565 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years4,298 (0.6%)4,080 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years17,173 (1.5%)18,009 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years6,877 (2.7%)7,540 (2.8%)
75 Years and over10,607 (8.0%)18,544 (10.4%)

Technology Access in Colorado

Computing Device Access in Colorado

Computing Device Access in Colorado
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,961,99286.1%
Smartphone2,075,93391.1%
Tablet1,542,47467.7%
No Computing Device86,9473.8%
Total2,278,044100.0%

Internet Access in Colorado

Internet Access in Colorado
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet4,3740.2%
Broadband Home1,793,32378.7%
Cellular Data Only197,5258.7%
Satellite Internet174,8667.7%
No Internet182,2878.0%
Total2,278,044100.0%

Colorado Summary

Colorado is a state located in the western United States. It is bordered by Wyoming to the north, Nebraska to the northeast, Kansas to the east, Oklahoma to the southeast, New Mexico to the south, Utah to the west, and Arizona to the southwest. Colorado is the 8th most extensive and the 22nd most populous of the 50 United States. The state was named for the Colorado River, which Spanish explorers named the Río Colorado for the ruddy silt the river carried from the mountains.

Geography

Colorado is located in the western United States, in the Rocky Mountain region. It is the 8th largest state in the US, with an area of 104,093 square miles. Colorado is divided into four distinct geographic regions: the Rocky Mountains, the Great Plains, the Plateau, and the Southwest. The Rocky Mountains are the highest mountain range in the US, and they run through the center of the state. The Great Plains are located in the eastern part of the state, and they are characterized by rolling hills and prairies. The Plateau is located in the western part of the state, and it is characterized by high desert and canyons. The Southwest is located in the southwestern corner of the state, and it is characterized by red rock formations and canyons.
The highest point in Colorado is Mount Elbert, which is 14,440 feet above sea level. The lowest point is the Arikaree River, which is 3,317 feet above sea level. Colorado has numerous rivers, including the Colorado River, the Arkansas River, the Rio Grande, and the South Platte River.

Climate

Colorado has a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 70°F, and the average temperature in the winter is around 30°F. The average annual precipitation is around 15 inches.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Colorado was 5,029,196. The population is made up of a variety of ethnic and racial backgrounds, including White (77.1%), Hispanic or Latino (20.7%), African American (4.3%), Asian (2.8%), and Native American (1.2%). The median household income in Colorado is $57,265, and the median age is 37.

Economy

Colorado has a diverse economy, with a variety of industries. The largest industries in the state are agriculture, tourism, and technology. Agriculture is the largest industry in the state, and it includes the production of livestock, dairy, and crops. Tourism is the second largest industry in the state, and it includes skiing, hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities. Technology is the third largest industry in the state, and it includes software development, aerospace, and telecommunications.
Colorado also has a large mining industry, which includes the production of coal, gold, silver, and other minerals. The state also has a large manufacturing industry, which includes the production of food products, machinery, and chemicals.

Conclusion

Colorado is a state located in the western United States. It is bordered by Wyoming to the north, Nebraska to the northeast, Kansas to the east, Oklahoma to the southeast, New Mexico to the south, Utah to the west, and Arizona to the southwest. Colorado is the 8th most extensive and the 22nd most populous of the 50 United States. The state has a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The population of Colorado is 5,029,196, and it is made up of a variety of ethnic and racial backgrounds. The economy of Colorado is diverse, with a variety of industries, including agriculture, tourism, technology, mining, and manufacturing.

Common Questions

When was Colorado Incorporated?
Colorado was Incorporated into the Union on Aug 1, 1876.
What is the Total Area of Colorado?
Total Area of Colorado is 104,094 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of Colorado?
Total Land Area of Colorado is 103,641 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of Colorado?
Total Water Area of Colorado is 454 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in Colorado?
Average Elevation in Colorado is 6,800 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in Colorado?
Highest Elevation in Colorado is 14,440 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in Colorado?
Lowest Elevation in Colorado is 3315 Feet.
What is the Population Density in Colorado?
Population Density in Colorado is 55.7 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of Colorado?
Total Population of Colorado is 5,770,790.
What is the Total Male Population of Colorado?
Total Male Population of Colorado is 2,927,588.
What is the Total Female Population of Colorado?
Total Female Population of Colorado is 2,843,202.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Colorado?
There are 102.97 Males per 100 Females in Colorado.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Colorado?
There are 97.12 Females per 100 Males in Colorado.
What is the Median Population Age in Colorado?
Median Population Age in Colorado is 37.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Colorado
Average Family Size in Colorado is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Colorado
Average Household Size in Colorado is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Colorado?
Per Capita income in Colorado is $47,346.
What is the Median Family Income in Colorado?
Median Family Income in Colorado is $108,664.
What is the Median Household income in Colorado?
Median Household Income in Colorado is $87,598.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Colorado?
Income or Wage Gap in Colorado is 28.4%.
Women in Colorado earn 71.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Colorado?
Family Income Deficit in Colorado is $11,245.
Families that are below poverty line in Colorado earn $11,245 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Colorado?
Inequality or Gini Index in Colorado is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Colorado?
There are 3,207,091 People in the Labor Forcein in Colorado.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Colorado?
68.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Colorado.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Colorado?
Unemployment Rate in Colorado is 4.5%.