State index
Colorado cities in the launch dataset
Compare large Colorado cities by 2025 Census population, population momentum, and verified data-readiness notes. The current Colorado subset includes 3 large West cities with a combined 2025 population estimate of 1,645,409.
State signal
Aurora, Colorado has the strongest verified population-growth signal in this Colorado subset at +6.16% since the 2020 estimates base. Treat this as a starting point, then verify affordability, job, school, tax, safety, and commute tradeoffs.
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| City | Rank | 2025 population | 2020 base | Growth | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, Colorado | #19 | 740,613 | 715,509 | +3.51% | stable |
| Colorado Springs, Colorado | #40 | 494,743 | 479,963 | +3.08% | stable |
| Aurora, Colorado | #50 | 410,053 | 386,255 | +6.16% | growing |