ColoradoDominated by the Rocky Mountains with outdoor recreation opportunities and growing tech industry. Features diverse geography from plains to high mountains.
Capital: DenverPopulation: 5.97 millionElectoral Votes: 10Governor: Jared Polis (Democratic)Largest City: DenverState Website: colorado.gov
Next Election: November 3, 2026
U.S. SENATORS
U.S. REPRESENTATIVES
Greg Lopez
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 4
Loveland
Yadira Caraveo
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 8
Thornton
DEMOGRAPHICS & STATE DATA
State InformationJoined The Union: 8/1/1876Minimum Wage: $14.81Motto: “Nil sine numine (Nothing without providence)”Nickname: The Centennial StateLegislature: Bicameral
Age & GenderAverage Age: 37.1 yearsMale: 50.2%Female: 49.8%
Economic DataAverage Income: $82,254Income Rank: 10Poverty Rate: 9.4%Annual Budget: $41 billionLargest Private Employer: Walmart
Housing & PropertyAverage Home Price: $568,000Average Rent: $1,659Property Tax Rate: 0.51%Home Owners: 65.2%Renters: 34.8%
Education LevelsHigh School Diploma: 91.7%Some College: 36.3%Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%Graduate Degree: 15.7%Education Ranking: 19
Health & SafetyHealth Ranking: 8Crime Rate: 397.2 per 100kPopulation Density: 55.9 per sq mi
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