Exploring Windsor’s Rapid Growth: Colorado’s Population Trends from 2020 to 2023
Windsor’s population surged by 23.3% over the past three years, making it one of the fastest-growing larger municipalities in the U.S., according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Straddling the Larimer/Weld county line, Windsor’s population grew from 32,712 on July 1, 2020, to 40,349 by July 2023. This ranks Windsor as the 23rd fastest-growing municipality by percentage among U.S. cities with populations of 20,000 or more.
Here’s how other Colorado cities performed in the latest Census Bureau population update:
Fort Collins: Slowing Growth
Fort Collins, once known for rapid growth, has seen a significant slowdown in recent years. The city experienced a modest 0.2% population increase last year, with a total increase of 0.3% from 2020 to 2023. As of July 1, 2023, Fort Collins’ estimated population was 170,376.
Timnath and Severance: Significant Gains
Several municipalities in the Fort Collins area saw substantial growth between July 1, 2020, and July 1, 2023:
- Timnath: +54%, 9,991
- Severance: +41%, 10,820
- Berthoud: +28%, 13,238
- Wellington: +0.9%, 12,078
- Estes Park: -3%, 5,824
Top 10 Fastest-Growing Larger Municipalities in Colorado
Among towns/cities with populations of 20,000 or more from July 1, 2020, to July 1, 2023:
- Windsor: +23.3%, 40,349
- Erie: +17.3%, 35,269
- Castle Rock: +11.3%, 81,415
- Commerce City: +9.3%, 68,245
- Parker: +7.2%, 62,743
- Brighton: +6%, 42,477
- Grand Junction: +5.8%, 69,412
- Montrose: +5%, 21,333
- Loveland: +3.9%, 79,352
- Greeley: +3.5%, 112,609
Top 10 Largest Municipalities with Population Decreases in Colorado
Among towns/cities with populations of 20,000 or more from July 1, 2020, to July 1, 2023:
- Fountain: -4.4%, 28,489 (affected by military factors)
- Louisville: -3.9%, 20,390 (affected by the 2021 Marshall Fire)
- Littleton: -2.7%, 44,451
- Arvada: -2.4%, 121,414
- Boulder: -2.2%, 105,898
- Wheat Ridge: -1.8%, 31,804
- Westminster: -1.5%, 114,875
- Centennial: -1.4%, 106,883
- Golden: -0.8%, 20,242
- Pueblo: -0.7%, 111,077
Other Large Colorado Cities: Population Changes
Among towns/cities with populations of 20,000 or more from July 1, 2020, to July 1, 2023:
- Denver: +0.1%, 716,577
- Colorado Springs: +2%, 488,664
- Aurora: +2.3%, 395,052
- Longmont: -0.3%, 98,630
Statewide Population Growth
Colorado’s population grew by 1.8% from July 1, 2020, to July 1, 2023, adding 103,903 people. The state’s estimated population is now 5,877,610, ranking it 21st among states. Colorado’s population is close to that of Wisconsin (5,910,955) and Minnesota (5,737,915).
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