Colorado Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Colorado
Colorado Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
5,862,189
Median Age
37.7
Male Median
37.0
Female Median
38.5
Colorado Population Growth
Colorado Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +20.0%%.
+20.0%% Growth
Colorado Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Colorado Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.7 | 5,862,189 |
| 2023 | 37.5 | 5,810,774 |
| 2022 | 37.3 | 5,770,790 |
| 2021 | 37.1 | 5,723,176 |
| 2020 | 36.9 | 5,684,926 |
| 2019 | 36.7 | 5,610,349 |
| 2018 | 36.6 | 5,531,141 |
| 2017 | 36.5 | 5,436,519 |
| 2016 | 36.4 | 5,359,295 |
| 2015 | 36.3 | 5,278,906 |
| 2014 | 36.2 | 5,197,580 |
| 2013 | 36.1 | 5,119,329 |
| 2012 | 36.1 | 5,042,853 |
| 2011 | 35.9 | 4,966,061 |
| 2010 | 35.8 | 4,887,061 |
Colorado Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.3% |
| 5–17 | 15.7% |
| 18–24 | 9.1% |
| 25–34 | 15.7% |
| 35–54 | 26.8% |
| 55–64 | 11.8% |
| 65+ | 15.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Colorado
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 57.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 33.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 24.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Colorado
The median age in Colorado is 37.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Colorado is 5,862,189.
In Colorado, seniors (ages 65+) make up 15.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Colorado is aging.