Colorado's Changing Landscape: 11 Cities Thrive, 3 Decline

According to the U.S. Census, 11 cities in Colorado experienced population growth between 2017 and 2022, with Longmont and Aurora leading the way. However, three cities in the state, including Highlands Ranch, Centennial, and Boulder, saw their populations decrease during the same period. Nationally, Buckeye, Arizona, experienced the largest growth, followed by Enterprise, Nevada, and Goodyear, Arizona. Overall, southwestern cities dominated the list of fastest-growing cities in the United States.