Colorado Springs sees continued growth, new census numbers show

By the numbers: Colorado Springs added 2,288 residents between July 2024 and July 2025 — more than any other city in the state, according to the State Demography Office.

• Erie, Windsor, Johnstown and Aurora, respectively, rounded out the top five Colorado cities for population growth.
• Johnstown (population 22,433) ranked 10th in the nation among fastest-growing cities and towns with 20,000 or more residents.

The intrigue: The Springs' 0.5% growth may not seem substantial, but it comes as over half of the state's 272 municipalities experienced population losses.

• Centennial, Denver, Pueblo, and Boulder saw the steepest declines in the state.

The big picture: Cities and towns in Western states saw the second fastest growth behind the South.