Colorado

Detailed report on the state located in the United States (USA).

In Colorado, the average number of disabilities per resident is far lower than most other states. The majority of disabilities in this state fall under the categories of: employment (25%), physical (24%), and go-outside-home (18%).

State wide, roughly 85% of all residents and 87% of children under 18 had some sort of health insurance coverage. On average, people in Colorado have about the same amount of health insurance coverage as most other states. Children in this state, on average, have about the same amount of health insurance coverage as most other states.

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Dialysis Centers Per Capita

The number of dialysis centers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more centers exist for the same number of people.

Colorado
0.11 per 10,000 residents (1 per 87,781 residents)
United States
0.17 per 10,000 residents (1 per 58,229 residents)

Doctors Per Capita

The number of doctors that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more physicians exist for the same number of people.

Colorado
41.58 per 10,000 residents (1 per 241 residents)
United States
31.49 per 10,000 residents (1 per 318 residents)

Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers Per Capita

The number of rehab centers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more centers exist for the same number of people.

Colorado
0.88 per 10,000 residents (1 per 11,409 residents)
United States
0.40 per 10,000 residents (1 per 24,896 residents)

Home Care Agencies Per Capita

The number of home care agencies that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more agencies exist for the same number of people.

Colorado
0.31 per 10,000 residents (1 per 32,340 residents)
United States
0.31 per 10,000 residents (1 per 32,020 residents)

Pharmacies & Medical Suppliers Per Capita

The number of pharmacies and medical suppliers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more suppliers exist for the same number of people.

Colorado
3.14 per 10,000 residents (1 per 3,188 residents)
United States
3.21 per 10,000 residents (1 per 3,120 residents)

Hospitals Per Capita

The number of hospitals that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more providers exist for the same number of people.

Colorado
0.14 per 10,000 residents (1 per 71,688 residents)
United States
0.15 per 10,000 residents (1 per 65,024 residents)

Nursing Homes Per Capita

The number of nursing homes that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more providers exist for the same number of people.

Colorado
0.49 per 10,000 residents (1 per 20,580 residents)
United States
0.56 per 10,000 residents (1 per 17,773 residents)

Insurance Coverage

The percentage of the population that is insured regardless of age.

Colorado
84.9%
United States
85.8%

Insurance Coverage Under 18

The percentage of the population that is insured that is under the age of 18.

Colorado
87.1%
United States
88.1%

Disabilities Per Capita

The number of disabilities that exist, on average, per resident. It is possible for individuals to have more than one disability. Disabilities are only counted for non-institutionalized individuals age 5 and older.

Colorado
0.26 per resident (1 per 3.86 residents)
United States
0.32 per resident (1 per 3.16 residents)

Disabilities

A breakdown of specific types of disabilities. It is possible for individuals to have more than one disability. Disabilities are only counted for non-institutionalized individuals age 5 and older.

Sensory
127,987 (11.5%)
Physical
264,494 (23.8%)
Mental
165,905 (14.9%)
Self-care
75,320 (6.8%)
Go-outside-home
198,314 (17.8%)
Employment
281,355 (25.3%)

People

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In 2000, Colorado had a total population of 4,301,261. The state's population consisted of 1,100,795 children and 416,073 seniors, which is a below average level when compared to its population. The number of married adults is noticeably lower than most other states.

Racially, Colorado is comprised mostly of individuals who classified themselves as white and hispanic. Overall, the state has an average amount of racial diversity with most of the population comprising of a few races.

A below average portion of the state's population (41%) were born in this state. The number of foreign born individuals (people born in another county whos' parents were not citizens) that reside in this state is less than most other states. (9% vs 11% average).

Total Population

The total number of residents regardless of age.

Colorado
4,301,261
United States
281,421,906

Males

The total number of male residents regardless of age.

Colorado
2,165,983 (50.4%)
United States
138,053,563 (49.1%)

Females

The total number of female residents regardless of age.

Colorado
2,135,278 (49.6%)
United States
143,368,343 (50.9%)

Median Age

The age that 50% of the population is over and 50% of the population is under.

Colorado
34.3
United States
35.3

Children

The total number of residents that are under the age of 18.

Colorado
1,100,795 (25.6%)
United States
72,293,812 (25.7%)

Adults

The total number of residents that are at or above the age of 18 and under the age of 65.

Colorado
2,784,393 (64.7%)
United States
174,136,341 (61.9%)

Seniors

The total number of residents that are at or above the age of 65.

Colorado
416,073 (9.7%)
United States
34,991,753 (12.4%)

Married

The total number of residents, age 15 and over, that were now married. Percentage refers to total population.

Colorado
1,938,537 (45.1%)
United States
125,000,493 (44.4%)

Divorced

The total number of residents, age 15 and over, that were now divorced. Percentage refers to total population.

Colorado
373,606 (8.7%)
United States
21,560,308 (7.7%)

White (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as white.

Colorado
3,560,005 (82.8%)
United States
211,460,626 (75.1%)

African-American (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as african-american.

Colorado
165,063 (3.8%)
United States
34,658,190 (12.3%)

Asian (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as asian.

Colorado
95,213 (2.2%)
United States
10,242,998 (3.6%)

American Indian & Alaskan (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as american indian or alaskan.

Colorado
44,241 (1.0%)
United States
2,475,956 (0.9%)

Pacific Islander (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as pacific islander.

Colorado
4,621 (0.1%)
United States
398,835 (0.1%)

Mixed (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as being two or more races.

Colorado
122,187 (2.8%)
United States
6,826,228 (2.4%)

Other (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as none of the above race categories.

Colorado
309,931 (7.2%)
United States
15,359,073 (5.5%)

Hispanic (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as hispanic. NOTE: This race is included in the races above. Totals including this metric will be more than 100% of the population.

Colorado
735,601 (17.1%)
United States
35,305,818 (12.5%)

Born in Colorado

The total number of residents that were born in the same state that they current reside in.

Colorado
1,766,731 (41.1%)
United States
168,729,388 (60.0%)

Foreign Born

The total number of residents that were born in foreign countries that were not a child of a citizen.

Colorado
369,903 (8.6%)
United States
31,107,889 (11.1%)

Families

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Colorado has 1,084,461 families with an average of 3.09 members per family which is close to the national average. The majority of families are comprised of a married couple (79%) and children over the age of eighteen (50%).

Total Families

The total number of families.

Colorado
1,084,461
United States
71,787,347

Average Family Size

The average number of members in each family.

Colorado
3.09
United States
3.14

Married Couple Families

The total number of families thats parents were a married couple.

Colorado
858,671 (79.2%)
United States
54,493,232 (75.9%)

Single Mom Families

The total number of families thats sole parent was a single mom.

Colorado
158,979 (14.7%)
United States
12,900,103 (18.0%)

Single Dad Families

The total number of families thats sole parent was a single dad.

Colorado
66,811 (6.2%)
United States
4,394,012 (6.1%)

Families with Children Under 6

The total number of families that have one or more children which are under the age of six.

Colorado
132,690 (12.2%)
United States
8,020,067 (11.2%)

Families with Children Under 6 and 6 to 17

The total number of families that have one or more children which are under the age of six and also age six to seventeen.

Colorado
102,833 (9.5%)
United States
6,875,512 (9.6%)

Families with Children 6 to 17

The total number of families that have one or more children which are age six to seventeen.

Colorado
308,065 (28.4%)
United States
19,692,789 (27.4%)

Families with Children 18 and Over

The total number of families that have one or more children which are over the age of eighteen.

Colorado
540,873 (49.9%)
United States
37,198,979 (51.8%)

Wealth and Education

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In 1999, the median family income in Colorado was $55,883 which is on par with national levels. The number of middle class families (making $25,000 to $99,999 per year) is on par with other states. The amount of women with college degrees in this state is above national levels. The number of well paid women state wide is about average. The total number of men with college degrees in this state is above national levels. The amount of well paid men is average.

In Poverty

The total number of residents, regardless of age, that are living below the poverty level. Percentage refers to total population.

Colorado
388,952 (9.0%)
United States
33,899,812 (12.0%)

Middle Class Families

The total number of families that have an income of $25,000 to $99,000. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Colorado
724,951 (66.8%)
United States
46,200,964 (64.4%)

Well Paid Women

The total number female residents, age sixteen or above, that earn an income of $50,000 or more per year. To be included an individual must have an income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Colorado
113,525 (9.7%)
United States
6,560,078 (9.3%)

Well Paid Men

The total number male residents, age sixteen or above, that earn an income of $50,000 or more per year. To be included an individual must have an income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Colorado
357,267 (25.8%)
United States
19,503,805 (24.3%)

Median Family Income

The median income of all members of a family. Family members do not have to be living in the same household to be counted. 50% of families will have a higher income and 50% of families will have a lower income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Colorado
$55,883
United States
$50,046

Median Household Income

The median income of all members of a household. Household members do not have to be family to be counted. 50% of households will have a higher income and 50% of households will have a lower income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Colorado
$47,203
United States
$41,994

Women with College Degrees

The total number female residents, age twenty five or above, that have a college degree of any type.

Colorado
535,434 (38.2%)
United States
28,192,307 (29.6%)

Men with College Degrees

The total number male residents, age twenty five or above, that have a college degree of any type.

Colorado
566,189 (41.2%)
United States
27,783,131 (31.9%)

Employment

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There are 2,205,194 actively employed workers in this state. The industries who employ the most female workers in Colorado are: education and health, retail trade, and management and administrative. For men, the top industries for employment are: construction, management and administrative, and manufacturing.

Male Employment Industries

A breakdown of what industries men work in for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining
34,434 (2.9%)
Construction
178,595 (14.9%)
Manufacturing
138,146 (11.5%)
Wholesale trade
52,928 (4.4%)
Retail trade
133,737 (11.2%)
Transportation, warehousing, and utilities
78,080 (6.5%)
Information
59,681 (5.0%)
Finance, insurance, real estate
73,108 (6.1%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services
143,093 (12.0%)
Education, health, and social services
98,784 (8.3%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services
100,742 (8.4%)
Other services
49,610 (4.1%)
Public administration
55,823 (4.7%)

Female Employment Industries

A breakdown of what industries women work in for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining
10,224 (1.0%)
Construction
21,579 (2.1%)
Manufacturing
63,023 (6.2%)
Wholesale trade
23,411 (2.3%)
Retail trade
126,108 (12.5%)
Transportation, warehousing, and utilities
29,075 (2.9%)
Information
49,274 (4.9%)
Finance, insurance, real estate
96,177 (9.5%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services
114,455 (11.3%)
Education, health, and social services
275,702 (27.3%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services
98,771 (9.8%)
Other services
55,275 (5.5%)
Public administration
45,359 (4.5%)

Commuting and Sprawl

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The average worker in Colorado spends about 25.7 minutes each way to get to work, which is about the same as other workers nationally. Most employed depart from their residences between 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM to get to work. Typically, workers use a car, truck, or van as a means to get to and from their jobs.

Average Travel Time to Work

The average commute time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Colorado
25.7 minutes
United States
26.9 minutes

Car, Truck, or Van to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a car, truck, or van as a means to get to work.

Colorado
1,646,454 (79.0%)
United States
97,102,050 (78.2%)

Motorcycle to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a motorcycle as a means to get to work.

Colorado
2,582 (0.1%)
United States
142,424 (0.1%)

Carpool to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a carpool as a means to get to work.

Colorado
268,168 (12.9%)
United States
15,634,051 (12.6%)

Public Transportation to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use public transportation as a means to get to work.

Colorado
69,515 (3.3%)
United States
6,067,703 (4.9%)

Bicycle to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a bicycle as a means to get to work.

Colorado
16,905 (0.8%)
United States
488,497 (0.4%)

Walk to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that walk as a means to get to work.

Colorado
65,668 (3.2%)
United States
3,758,982 (3.0%)

Travel Time to Work

A breakdown of travel time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Less than 5 minutes
72,206 (3.5%)
5 to 9 minutes
235,913 (11.3%)
10 to 14 minutes
318,642 (15.3%)
15 to 19 minutes
333,306 (16.0%)
20 to 24 minutes
313,409 (15.0%)
25 to 29 minutes
125,679 (6.0%)
30 to 24 minutes
281,268 (13.5%)
35 to 39 minutes
56,816 (2.7%)
40 to 44 minutes
71,983 (3.5%)
45 to 59 minutes
145,592 (7.0%)
60 to 89 minutes
85,337 (4.1%)
90 or more minutes
43,343 (2.1%)

Time Leaving for Work

A breakdown of departure time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

12:00 AM to 4:59 AM
62,865 (3.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM
57,037 (2.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM
100,940 (4.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM
197,321 (9.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM
246,749 (11.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM
336,717 (16.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM
329,151 (15.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM
219,216 (10.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM
105,802 (5.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM
114,870 (5.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM
48,948 (5.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM
22,224 (1.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM
122,019 (5.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM
119,635 (5.7%)

Housing

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As of March 2000, Colorado had 1,808,037 total households which, on average, contained 2.7 bedrooms each. The typical number of members per household was 2.53. Households in this state have a value that is well above average when compared to other states. Real estate taxes here are lower when compared to national levels ($1,132). Median rent as a percentage of household income is average which could indicate that the cost of living is also average.

Total Households

The total number of households.

Colorado
1,808,037
United States
115,904,641

Household Size

A breakdown of household sizes.

1 person households
435,778 (24.1%)
2 person households
564,662 (31.2%)
3 person households
264,228 (14.6%)
4 person households
233,303 (12.9%)
5 person households
100,380 (5.6%)
6 person households
36,483 (2.0%)
7 or more person households
23,404 (1.3%)

Average Household Bedrooms

The average number of bedrooms per household.

Colorado
2.7
United States
2.6

Household Bedrooms

A breakdown of household bedroom capacities.

0 bedroom households (studios)
51,266 (2.8%)
1 bedroom households
247,859 (13.7%)
2 bedroom households
486,263 (26.9%)
3 bedroom households
603,629 (33.4%)
4 bedroom households
323,133 (17.9%)
5 bedroom or more households
95,887 (5.3%)

Median Household Value

The household value at which 50% of households had a higher value and 50% of households had a lower value.

Colorado
$166,600
United States
$119,600

Median Real Estate Taxes

The median amount real estate taxes charged per year per household. 50% of households had a to pay a higher amount and 50% of households had to pay a lower amount.

Colorado
$1,132
United States
$1,334

Median Rent as % of Household Income

The median rent as a percentage of the household income. A higher value indicates that is it more expensive to rent.

Colorado
26.4%
United States
25.5%

Average Household Size

The average number of household members per household.

Colorado
2.53
United States
2.59

Median Year Households were Built

The year in which 50% of the households built before and 50% of the households built after.

Colorado
1976
United States
1971

Year Households were Built

A breakdown of household build dates.

Households built from 1999 to March of 2000
74,802 (4.1%)
Households built from 1995 to 1998
196,594 (10.9%)
Households built from 1990 to 1994
128,619 (7.1%)
Households built from 1980 to 1989
317,848 (17.6%)
Households built from 1970 to 1979
430,637 (23.8%)
Households built from 1960 to 1969
215,370 (11.9%)
Households built from 1950 to 1959
182,416 (10.1%)
Households built from 1940 to 1949
75,169 (4.2%)
Households built in 1939 or earlier
186,582 (10.3%)

Vacant Households

The total number households which were vacant.

Colorado
149,799 (8.3%)
United States
10,424,540 (9.0%)

Family Occupied Households

The total number households which were occupied by families.

Colorado
1,084,461 (60.0%)
United States
71,787,347 (61.9%)

Owner Occupied Households

The total number households which were occupied by their owners.

Colorado
1,116,137 (61.7%)
United States
69,815,753 (60.2%)

Seasonal Households

The total number households which were vacant because they were used as a seasonal residence.

Colorado
72,263 (4.0%)
United States
3,578,718 (3.1%)

Renewable Energy Heated Households

The total number households which were heated by renewable energy sources (i.e. wood, solar, wind, etc).

Colorado
37,833 (0.9%)
United States
2,229,403 (0.8%)

Reviews and Ratings

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I love Colorado. I have lived all over the United States and this is by far my favorite to live in!

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Date:
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 9:47 AM MST
 
 

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I love Colorado! It's a wonderful state to live in, though it's health "rating" depends on where you are in the state. Areas such as Northern Colorado (e.g. Fort Collins, Loveland, Estes Park) have wonderful parks, food, and health care. However, Denver and it's surrounding cities are "nice" they don't hold up compared to some of the nicer communities around.

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Date:
Friday, May 23, 2008 10:35 PM MST
 
 

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Ancestry

Data is based upon nationality, not ethnicity.

Other (Frequently hispanic and african-american)
22.85%
German
19.82%
Irish
10.98%
English
10.77%
United States or American
4.63%
Italian
4.22%
French (except Basque)
2.98%
Swedish
2.48%
Scottish
2.39%
Norwegian
2.29%
Polish
2.12%
Scotch-Irish
1.86%
Dutch
1.81%
European
1.06%
Russian
0.96%
Danish
0.90%
Welsh
0.89%
French Canadian
0.60%
Czech
0.56%
British
0.49%
Swiss
0.44%
Hungarian
0.38%
Austrian
0.36%
Greek
0.33%
Scandinavian
0.27%
African
0.23%
Ukrainian
0.22%
Canadian
0.22%
Finnish
0.21%
Czechoslovakian
0.20%
Lithuanian
0.18%
Yugoslavian
0.17%
Portuguese
0.15%
Slovak
0.14%
Slovene
0.13%
Belgian
0.12%
Northern European
0.12%
Croatian
0.11%
Lebanese
0.10%
 
 

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