Colorado Population Tops 6 Million, Triggering Fresh Focus on Housing and Growth

Overview

• The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Colorado’s population at 6,012,561 as of July 1, 2025, up about 24,000 people for a 0.4% annual increase.
• The governor’s office cited a 0.92% year-over-year rise for the 2025 estimate, underscoring continued statewide growth.
• Polis celebrated the milestone and emphasized investments in housing, workforce development, and community supports to manage expansion.
• A 2025 assessment found Colorado Springs faces a significant housing shortfall, with incomes trailing costs and more than 60,000 additional units needed by 2035.
• Residents and local officials point to rising housing prices and water supply concerns, as safety remains contested with a WalletHub bottom-10 ranking and state data showing crime declining.