Population

Colorado’s population growth is slowest since 1989 as thousands leave for other states

Colorado’s population growth is slowest since 1989 as thousands leave for other states

are leaving; guess where they’re going

January 28, 2026 • Andrew Kenney — Colorado Public Radio

La Plata County groups work to avoid an undercount in 2020 census

La Plata County groups work to avoid an undercount in 2020 census

Hard-to-count groups include college students, immigrants, children younger than 5

February 8, 2020 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

What kind of housing will seniors choose in La Plata County?

What kind of housing will seniors choose in La Plata County?

Population of those 65 and older projected to double by 2040

December 15, 2018 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Water experts prepare for Colorado’s population boom

Water experts prepare for Colorado’s population boom

Plata County projected to grow 76 percent by mid-century

June 25, 2017 • Josephine Peterson