Jun 6, 2025 - News
Mapped: WWII veterans in Colorado
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Fewer than 900 World War II veterans call Colorado home.
The big picture: As the nation marks D-Day's 81st anniversary today, a dwindling number of World War II veterans remain with us.
- There were about 66,100 living WWII vets nationwide as of 2024, per U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs projections.
By the numbers: California (7,455), Florida (5,511) and Pennsylvania (3,930) — each have the most living WWII veterans as of 2024.
- New Hampshire (63.5), Rhode Island (41.9) and Connecticut (35) have the most per 100,000 residents overall, while Colorado's rate (14.9) is slightly below the national average (19.7).