2025 Update: Is Colorado’s Population Still Booming?
With so many moving trucks coming to and from Colorado it is hard to tell if we are gaining or losing more residents.
Colorado’s Projected Population for 2030
By 2030, it is estimated that Colorado’s population will grow to 6,386,548 residents.
That is nearly a million more residents than what we had a few years ago.
Are we on track for that population boom?
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Is Colorado Gaining or Losing Residents?
USA Today unveiled a list of population rankings across the county. They listed which states had the most and least residents move to a new state. They also decided on the ranked based on the latest data.
Colorado’s 2024 Population Growth in Numbers
Colorado ranked 21st on the list. This means that we had the 21st most dramatic change. Colorado had a .62% population increase.
The data does not tell us if the new residents moved to Colorado or if the new residents are families welcoming more children.
Either way, Colorado’s population grew to 5,914,180 residents by the end of 2024. In 2023, Colorado’s population was 5,877,610. We welcomed 36,570 residents to Colorado.
I see social media comments that many Colorado residents have been exploring other cities and states to call home.
Nebraska Is Offering $50K to Newcomers — Tempting?
One small town in Nebraska is offering $50,000 for new residents. Does that interest you? Learn more below.
READ MORE: COLORADO RESIDENTS CAN BE AWARDED $50K TO MOVE TO NEBRASKA
According to the listing, Nebraska has a .52 percent decrease in population.
Our good neighbors in Wyoming had a .42% increase and added 2,000 new residents.
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