'I Am Excited to See Colorado’s Population Grow': Colorado Residency Reaches 6 Million

Colorado now has 6 million people, even amid slowing population growth

But the state saw more residents move to other states than move in. The State Demography Office attributes the declines in net migration to migrants who left.

'I am excited to see Colorado’s population grow': Colorado residency reaches 6 million

STATEWIDE, Colo. (KRDO) --  Census Bureau estimates show that Colorado has now reached a population of more than 6 million people. The Office of Governor Jared Polis says the 2025 estimate marks a .92% increase year-over-year. "The secret is out, Colorado is the best place to live, work, play, start a family, and grow a business. The numbers don’t lie, and I am excited to see Colorado’s population grow despite trends across the nation," said the…

Colorado reaches 6M in population for first time

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Colorado sees slowest population gain since the oil bust of the late 1980s

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