By How Much is Colorado’s Population Growing in 2025?

It's common for Coloradans to share a sense of pride when it comes to living in the state, as well as a sense of gratitude for the opportunity to call the Centennial State home.

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This attitude is exemplified in a number of ways, including trends like driving around with a bumper sticker that reads, "Native," the common practice of donning articles of clothing that bear the state flag, and some even go as far as to get tattooed with Colorado-themed imagery.

However, 2025 has proven to be a year that, while the state's population is technically growing, the percentage of people coming in compared to those leaving isn't quite as one-sided as one might assume.

How Much Population Growth is Colorado Seeing in 2025?

According to new data from WorldPopulationReview.com, Colorado is seeing a figure of 54% when it comes to inbound moves in 2025. This means that the percentage of those coming into the state is only eight percentage points higher than those leaving.

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As we travel to the neighboring states of New Mexico and Utah, we see those figures rise to 57% and 55%, respectively.

However, each of the other states that share a border with Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma are seeing less population growth, with figures of 44%, 48%, 45%, and 52%, respectively. In fact, with the exception of Oklahoma, each of these states is seeing more people leaving than coming in.

As one might expect, the primary reasons that people are leaving Colorado are related to the state's high cost of living and the difficulty in securing an income level that allows for a comfortable living situation.

Take a look at the numbers from all 50 states here.