Introduction: Colorado Download PDF
Colorado has moved away from its mining roots and currently boasts a diversified economy. Manufacturing, finance, and tourism now make up the core of Colorado’s economy. While manufacturing in Colorado is still based primarily on the processing of local raw materials, technology dependent light manufacturing is also prevalent.
Tourism is the leading component of the state's service sector. Skiing continues to be the state’s most visible and important tourist activity, generating $10 billion annually. Old mining towns such as Aspen, Telluride, and Breckenridge have transformed into world-renown mountain resorts. Although these towns are unlikely to revert to their mining days, other parts of Colorado may witness a resurgence of mining. Colorado has vast reserves of oil shale, which is costly to extract. However, rising fuel prices are making the extraction of oil shale evermore financially viable.
Government
Symbols
State Seal: |
State Quarter: |
Time Zones:
| Standard Time | GMT-7 | |
| Daylight-Saving Time | GMT-6 | |
Statistics
- Per Capita Real GDP :
- $40,805
- Population:
- 4,939,460
- Percent of People Under Poverty Level:
- 11.1%
- Per Capita Personal Income:
- $39,186
- Percent of Population with a Bachelor's Degree:
- 22.4%
- Total Exports:
- $7,350,180,000
Top 5 Export Partner Countries
Canada
Mexico
Taiwan
China
Japan
Top 5 Export Merchandise
Machinery Sales
Computers and Electronic Products Sales
Machinery Manufacturing
Computers and Electronic Products Manufacturing
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Major Cities
Aurora, Colorado Springs, Denver
Major Airports
| Airport Name | City | |
| COS | City of Colorado Springs Municipal | Colorado Springs |
| DEN | Denver International | Denver |
Main Ports:
None
Corporations
| Company | Fortune 1000 Rank: | Revenues ($millions) | Headquarter City |
| Qwest Communications | 178 | 13,923 | Denver |
| Echostar Communications | 252 | 9,819 | Englewood |
| S&C Holdco 3 | 268 | 9,350 | Greeley |
| Liberty Media | 281 | 8,948 | Englewood |
| First Data | 331 | 7,076 | Greenwood Village |