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Colorado : What you need to know
A brilliant landscape of mountains, high plains, canyons, rivers, forests and desert lands make Colorado one of the most desirable states to live and visit. Colorado's southwest corner borders Arizona, Utah and New Mexico, the only place in America where the corners of four states meet. The best places to live in Colorado include Boulder, Castle Rock, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Lakewood, and Pueblo. Universities like Colorado, Colorado State and the U.S. Air Force Academy grace the education scene, while pro sports teams include the Broncos, Nuggets, Rockies and Avalanche.
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Quick Facts about CO
| Population | 5,278,906 |
| Latest Population Increase | 0.00% |
| Median Household Income | $60,629 |
| Median Home Price | $247,800 |
| Median Property Tax | $1,577 |
| Median Rent | $64 |
Employment Rate in CO
| Employed | 96.8% | |
| Unemployed | 3.2% |
Featured Cities/Population in CO
| Boulder, CO | 103,919 |
| Westminster, CO | 110,598 |
| Longmont, CO | 89,814 |
| Fort Collins, CO | 153,292 |
| Aurora, CO | 345,867 |
| Pueblo, CO | 108,073 |
| Littleton, CO | 44,553 |
| Castle Rock, CO | 52,143 |
| Loveland, CO | 71,755 |
| Lakewood, CO | 147,836 |
Race in CO
| Ethnicity White | 84.2% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 4% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 2.9% | |
| Ethnicity Hawaiian | 0.1% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 21.1% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 0.9% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 4.3% |
Employment Rate in CO
| Employed | 96.8% | |
| Unemployed | 3.2% |
Educational Levels in CO
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.1% | |
| Associate's Degree | 8.3% | |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 14% | |
| High School Graduate | 21.8% | |
| Some College, No Degree | 22.5% | |
| Percent Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 38.1% | |
| Percent High School Graduate or Higher | 90.7% |
Industry in CO
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting and Mining | 2.6% |
| Construction | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Wholesale Trade | 2.6% |
| Retail Trade | 11.1% |
| Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities | 4.5% |
| Information | 3% |
| Finance and Insurance, and Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 6.9% |
| Professional, Scientific and Management and Administrative and Waste | 13.5% |
| Educational Services and Health Care and Social Assistance | 20.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment and recreation and Accommodation and food Services | 10.8% |
| Other Services, Except Public Administration | 5.1% |
| Public Administration | 4.9% |
Housing in CO
| Homes Rent | 64.3% | |
| Homes Owned | 35.7% |
Colorado Rankings
Best places to Live in Colorado
| Title | Population | Median Home Price | Median Household Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 649,654 | $271,300 | $53,637 |
| Colorado Springs | 442,040 | $212,700 | $54,527 |
| Aurora | 345,867 | $189,100 | $53,011 |
| Fort Collins | 153,292 | $265,900 | $55,647 |
| Lakewood | 147,836 | $254,700 | $56,954 |
| Thornton | 127,688 | $219,600 | $66,948 |
| Arvada | 111,658 | $257,300 | $69,938 |
| Westminster | 110,598 | $235,300 | $67,081 |
| Pueblo | 108,073 | $114,200 | $34,550 |
| Centennial | 106,604 | $315,100 | $91,941 |
| Highlands Ranch | 104,432 | $354,400 | $108,570 |
| Boulder | 103,919 | $512,600 | $58,484 |
| Greeley | 97,074 | $173,200 | $48,813 |
| Longmont | 89,814 | $250,400 | $62,208 |
| Loveland | 71,755 | $224,900 | $56,277 |
| Broomfield | 60,699 | $295,500 | $81,898 |
| Grand Junction | 59,945 | $205,800 | $45,358 |
| Castle Rock | 52,143 | $296,600 | $88,294 |
| Commerce City | 50,346 | $201,000 | $66,053 |
| Parker | 47,342 | $304,700 | $100,469 |