Demographics
As a fast-growing region, Metro Denver is a dynamic location where companies can easily attract highly skilled workers and expand their operations.
The Metro Denver region had a 1.3% population growth rate between 2010 and 2019 and is consistently ranked as one of the fastest-growing areas in the nation.
The region is one of the top in the country for in-migration of Millennials, which will make up the future workforce. More impressive facts about Metro Denver and Colorado’s demographics:
- Colorado was the sixth-fastest growing state between 2010 and 2020 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2021)
- Colorado is the nation’s second-most highly educated state for residents (42.7%) with a bachelor’s degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau, 2019)
- In addition, Colorado has the nation’s lowest obesity rate and is No. 2 for physical activity (Trust for America’s Health, 2020; Kaiser State Health Facts, 2019)
- Colorado ranks No. 2 for workforce (CNBC, 2021)
Key Demographics
| Metro Denver | Northern Colorado | |
|---|---|---|
| Square Miles | 4,532 | 6,651 |
| Population 2020 | 3,262,239 | 692,483 |
| Population 2025* | 3,421,741 | 753,485 |
| Population 2030* | 3,629,869 | 840,074 |
| Labor Force | 1,826,525 | 370,350 |
| Non-farm Employment | 1,610,710 | 264,870 |
| Average Wage | $74,481 | $57,514 |
| Median Age | 37.2 | 35.9 |
| *Projected | ||
We understand that having the most current and up-to-date information is important to your site selection process. The Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation can provide detailed demographic reports and data analysis that will help expedite your process, and ensure you have all the tools you need to make an informed decision.