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Colorado

U.S. State
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

5,957,494 Population
103,637.15 Square Miles
57.48 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
38 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
20.26%
18 to 34
25%
35 to 64
38.29%
65 and Over
16.46%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
50.64%
Female
49.36%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
10.55%
Native
89.45%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
38.49%
2000 to 2009
23.53%
1990 to 1999
19.76%
Before 1990
18.22%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
6.84%
High School Grad or Higher
93.16%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
47.77%
School Dropout Rate
In School
96.71%
Dropped Out
3.29%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
83.33%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$54,531
Median Household Income
$97,113
Gini Index
0.46
Unemployment Rate
Employed
95.72%
Unemployed
4.28%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
9.6%
Population Under 18
Poverty
11.49%
Non-poverty
88.51%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
8.84%
Non-poverty
91.16%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
26 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
7.91%
With Health Insurance Coverage
92.09%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.35
Number of Households
2,479,892
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
47.68%
Married
52.34%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
36.5%
Now Married
52.7%
Widowed
2.04%
Divorced
8.76%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
29.8%
Now Married
51.96%
Widowed
6.08%
Divorced
12.16%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.17%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
2,662,111
Occupancy Status
Occupied
93.16%
Vacant
6.84%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
65.94%
Renter Occupied
34.06%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
22.31%
For Sale
7.95%
Other
69.74%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1989
Types of Structures
Single Unit
68.94%
Multi Unit
27.72%
Mobile Home
3.25%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.09%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
68.97%
Without Mortgage
31.03%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$574,600
Median Gross Rent
$1,822
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
14.19%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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