Demographics

Northern Colorado, the area between Denver and Cheyenne bisected by Interstate 25, is a growing area for all types of people.

Students come to study at the region’s universities while senior citizens retire in full view of mountain vistas. Newlyweds buy their first homes here and young professionals find their first careers.

The population of Northern Colorado grew by more than 100,000 between 2000 and 2010, from 436,691 to 554,490, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

That number is expected to grow to more than 700,000 by 2020 and to top 1 million by 2035.

The region is anchored by…