Government
| Governor: | John Hickenlooper (D) |
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| Treasurer: | Walker Stapleton (R) |
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| Senators: | Mark Udall (D)
Michael Bennet (D) |
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| Entered Union: | August 1, 1876 |
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| U.S. Representatives: | 7 |
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Area
| Total Area | 269,601,348 km2 / 104,093,662 mi2 |
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| Land Area | 268,431,246 km2 / 103,641,884 mi2 |
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| Water Area | 1,170,101 km2 / 451,779 mi2 |
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| Water Area Percentage | 0.43 % |
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Time Zone
| Standard Time | GMT -7 |
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| Daylight-Saving Time | GMT -6 |
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Weather
| Record High Temperature | 118°F / 48°C , Bennett (July 11, 1888) |
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| Record Low Temperature | -61°F / -52°C , Maybell (February 3, 1985) |
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GDP
| Total Gross Domestic Product (USD Billions) | $258 (2010) |
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| Per Capita Real GDP (USD) | $46,573 (2010) |
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Population
| Population | 5,029,196 (2010) |
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| Under 19 Population | 1,364,692 / 27.1% (2010) |
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| 65 and older Population | 549,625 / 10.9% (2010) |
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| Male Population | 2,520,662 / 50.1% (2010) |
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| Female Population | 2,508,534 / 49.9% (2010) |
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| Non-English Speaker (at home) | 488,027 (2000) |
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| Net International Immigration | 13,078 (2009) |
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| Birth Rate (per 1,000) | 13.7 per 1,000 (2009) |
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| Percent of People Under Poverty Level (%) | 12.6% (2009) |
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Major Cities
| City | Population (2010) |
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| Denver | 600,158 |
| Colorado Springs | 416,427 |
| Aurora | 325,078 |
Employment
| Employment | 2,220,100 (2010) |
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| Average Weekly Wage (USD) | $816 (2010) |
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| Unemployment Rate (%) | 8.3% (2011) |
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Expenditures
| Per Capita State Spending (USD) | $6,177 (2010) |
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| Energy Expenditures per Person (USD) | $2,899 (2009) |
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| Expenditures of State and Local Government Employee-Retirement Systems (USD Thousands) | $3,662 (2010) |
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Revenue
| Personal Income (USD Millions) | $41,895 (2009) |
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| State Internal Revenue Collection (USD Thousands) | $40,329 (2011) |
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| Cash and Security Holdings by State Government (USD Thousands) | $58 (2010) |
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| Per Capita State Tax Collection (USD) | $1,714 (2010) |
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Education
| High School Graduation Rate (%) | 89.7% (2010) |
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| Percent of Population with a Bachelor's Degree (%) | 36.4% (2010) |
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| Percent of Population with an Advanced Degree (%) | 13% (2010) |
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Largest Universities
| University of Colorado at Boulder |
| Colorado State University at Fort Collins |
| Metropolitan State College of Denver |
Logistics
| Public Road Length (Miles) | 88,265 Miles (2008) |
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| Gas Tax Rate (%) | 22% (2011) |
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| Number of Public Airports | 76 (2010) |
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Main Airports
| Code | Name | City |
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| ASE | Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field | Aspen |
| COS | City of Colorado Springs Municipal | Colorado Springs |
| DEN | Denver International | Denver |
| DRO | Durango-La Plata County | Durango |
| EGE | Eagle County Regional | Eagle |
| GJT | Grand Junction Regional | Grand Junction |
Ports
| Centennial |
| Denver |
| Eagle County |
Sources:
Air Nav (2009)
American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) (2009)
Bureau of Business and Economic Research (2009)
Bureau of Labor Statistics (2009)
Bureau of Transportation (2008)
Education Portal (2010)
Federal Aviation Administration (2009)
Internal Revenue Service (2009)
National Association of State Budget Officers (2008)
National Climatic Data Center (2009)
National Governors Association (2011)
Tax Foundation (2008)
U.S. Census Bureau (2000, 2007, 2008, 2009)
U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis (2009)
U.S. Energy Information Administration (2008)
U.S. House of Representatives (2011)
United States Senate (2011)
