Nov 9, 2023 - News
Here's how many Coloradans have served in the military
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Colorado is home to about 340,000 military veterans, per the U.S. Census Bureau.
Zoom in: The share of veterans in the state as of 2022 represents about 7.4% of Colorado's total adult population — above the national average of 6.2%.
Alaska has the nation's highest share of veterans, at 10.1%. New York (3.7%) has the lowest.
Go deeper: Colorado's lost military veterans recognized with new memorial