
The Daily Sun-Up Colorado population creeps past 6M mark
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Feb 3, 2026 Tamara Chuang, a Colorado Sun business reporter who tracks economic and demographic trends, breaks down the state just passing 6 million residents. She walks through the Census update and historical growth milestones. She covers steep drops in net migration, a baby boom offsetting losses, and whether migration will rebound.
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Colorado Hits 6 Million Residents
- Colorado reached 6,012,000 people based on 2025 census estimates covering July 2024–June 2025. The milestone reflects decades of steady growth driven by lifestyle and in-migration.
Cultural Pull Drove Historic Growth
- Colorado's biggest growth spurt was the 1960s with 32% growth, aided by cultural draws like outdoor lifestyle imagery. Music and media (e.g., John Denver) helped market the state and attract newcomers.
Moving For Lifestyle, Not Jobs
- Tamara recalls people moving to Colorado without jobs because they wanted the outdoor lifestyle. She reported many companies relocated here to access that incoming worker pool.
