Colorado

Governor
Jared Polis (Democratic)

Population
6.01 million

Number of Senators
2 U.S. Senators

Number of Representatives
8 U.S. House members

Colorado became the 38th state on August 1, 1876. Its public life has been shaped by mining, water, agriculture, public lands, energy, tourism, military installations, and fast-growing Front Range cities. State government is centered in Denver.

Overview

Colorado became the 38th state on August 1, 1876. Its public life has been shaped by mining, water, agriculture, public lands, energy, tourism, military installations, and fast-growing Front Range cities. State government is centered in Denver.