
Colorado
State in United States
Colorado has a land area of 103,610.1 square miles and a water area of 457.3 square miles. It is the 8th largest state by area. Colorado is bordered by Utah, Oklahoma, Nebraska, New Mexico, Kansas, Wyoming, and Arizona.
Population and People
Total Population
5,812,069Data from Census Bureau
Average Age
37.6 YearData from Census Bureau
Senior Population (65 years and older)
880,167Data from Census Bureau
Veterans
7.7%Data from Census Bureau
Income and Poverty
Median Household Income
$108,715Data from Census Bureau
Poverty
15.7%Data from Census Bureau
Employment and Labor Force
Total Eligible Employment Population
4,678,467Data from Census Bureau
Unemployed
3.6%Data from Census Bureau
Housing
Housing Units
2,313,042Data from Census Bureau
Median Gross Rent (in dollars)
$1,491Data from Census Bureau
Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income
49.5%Data from Census Bureau
Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income
50.5%Data from Census Bureau
Median Home Price (in dollars)
$466,200Data from Census Bureau
Renter Rate
766,809Data from Census Bureau
Homeownership Rate
1,546,233Data from Census Bureau
Health
Disabled
11.2%Data from Census Bureau
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.
Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.
Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page
Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.
The State of Colorado is located in Denver Regional Office. Within Colorado there are . Throughout Colorado there are 59 Public Housing Authority Offices.
We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.
CONTACT HUD: COLORADO
For general questions about HUD or its programs contact our office in Denver.
For questions about FHA loans or programs, contact our FHA Resource Center:
- Find the answer online
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) CALL-FHA (800-225-5342)
- TTY: Dial 7-1-1 (Not available in all areas.)
For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Resource Center:
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) 955-2232
- TTY: Dial 7-1-1 (Not available in all areas.)
REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: COLORADO
TANF OFFICE HUD: COLORADO
LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: COLORADO
LIHWAP OFFICE HUD: COLORADO
RENTAL HELP: COLORADO
Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.
Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).
Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.
For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Resource Center:
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) 955-2232
Need advice?
- Contact a housing counseling agency
- HUD Resource Locator – search for HUD offices. public housing authorities, multifamily and public housing locations and homeless coordintated entry system points of contacts
HOMEOWNERSHIP: COLORADO
Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.
Getting Started
- Housing counseling agencies – free or low-cost counseling services for buying, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages
- Education – learn about buying and maintaining your home
- Predatory lending – beware if you’re buying or refinancing your home; don’t become a victim of unfair lending practices
Buying a Home
- Assistance programs – resources and programs to help you buy and maintain your home
- HUD homes for sale
- Homeownership vouchers – some public housing agencies help you become a homeowner through the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program
Owning and Maintaining Your Home
- Home repairs – money for home improvements and repairs
- Avoid foreclosure – don’t lose your home
- Make your home more energy efficient
Population by Age Range in Colorado
Age and Sex
36.6 +/- 0.1
Median Age in Colorado

Age and Sex
36.6 +/- 0.1
Median Age in Colorado
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States
Population by Age Range in Colorado
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Older Population by Age Range in Colorado
Older Population
15.10 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Colorado

Older Population
15.10 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Colorado
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States
Older Population by Age in Colorado
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Veterans in Colorado
Veterans
7.70 +/- 0.2
Veterans in Colorado

Veterans
7.70 +/- 0.2
Veterans in Colorado
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States
Veterans in Colorado
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Median Household Income in Colorado
Median Household Income
$82,254 +/- $791
Median Household Income in Colorado

Median Household Income
$82,254 +/- $791
Median Household Income in Colorado
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States
Median Household Income in Colorado
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Poverty in Colorado
Poverty
9.70 +/- 0.4
Poverty in Colorado

Poverty
9.70 +/- 0.4
Poverty in Colorado
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States
Poverty in Colorado
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Educational Attainment in Colorado
Educational Attainment
44.40 +/- 0.4
Educational Attainment in Colorado

Educational Attainment
44.40 +/- 0.4
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Colorado
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States
Educational Attainment in Colorado
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Employment and Labor Force Status in Colorado
Employment rate
63.60% +/- 0.3%
Employment rate in Colorado

Employment rate
63.60% +/- 0.3%
Employment rate in Colorado
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States
HUD MAILING LISTS: COLORADO

Colorado Multifamily Owners and Management Agents This mailing list will distribute guidance and information to owners and management agents in Colorado.
CPD Formula Grantees (CDBG, HOME, ESG, HOPWA, NSP, HTF) Mailing list to communicate with Region VIII CPD formula grantee staff (CDBG, HOME, ESG, HOPWA, NSP, HTF) regarding programmatic updates, training, and other announcements.
CPD Homeless Assistance and Continuum of Care (CoC) Grantees Mailing list to communicate with Region VIII CPD Continuum of Care (CoC) homeless providers regarding programmatic updates, training, and other announcements.
News Releases Press partners: Stay informed about what HUD is doing in your state.
Northern Plains Office of Native American Programs News This list will be used to distribute Northern Plains Office of Native American Programs news, updates, funding notices, training notices, and program guidances.
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Last Updated: September 1, 2023