Most Dense in Colorado

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Most Dense — Colorado

1 Four Square Mile 8,070/mi²

2 Federal Heights 7,955/mi²

3 Sherrelwood 7,905/mi²

4 Shaw Heights 7,807/mi²

5 Cherry Creek 6,593/mi²

6 Northglenn 5,157/mi²

7 Englewood 5,148/mi²

8 Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) 5,048/mi²

9 Stonegate 5,008/mi²

10 Derby 4,967/mi²

11 Denver 4,663/mi²

12 Welby 4,387/mi²

13 Highlands Ranch 4,180/mi²

14 Boulder 3,954/mi²

15 Thornton 3,912/mi²

16 Columbine 3,873/mi²

17 Westminster 3,654/mi²

18 Dakota Ridge 3,638/mi²

19 Lakewood 3,595/mi²

20 Littleton 3,573/mi²

21 Centennial 3,561/mi²

22 Wheat Ridge 3,439/mi²

23 Ken Caryl 3,398/mi²

24 West Pleasant View 3,390/mi²

25 Longmont 3,382/mi²

26 Superior 3,342/mi²

27 Clifton 3,302/mi²

28 Lafayette 3,291/mi²

29 Cimarron Hills 3,193/mi²

30 Carbondale 3,150/mi²

31 Arvada 3,150/mi²

32 Berkley 3,011/mi²

33 Security-Widefield 3,008/mi²

34 Wellington 3,005/mi²

35 Fort Collins 2,965/mi²

36 Fruitvale 2,826/mi²

37 Sheridan 2,704/mi²

38 Parker 2,678/mi²

39 Gleneagle 2,664/mi²

40 Louisville 2,608/mi²

41 Stratmoor 2,414/mi²

42 Colorado Springs 2,391/mi²

43 Aurora 2,378/mi²

44 Broomfield 2,278/mi²

45 La Junta 2,253/mi²

46 Lochbuie 2,207/mi²

47 Castle Rock 2,205/mi²

48 Greeley 2,182/mi²

49 Loveland 2,158/mi²

50 Fort Morgan 2,153/mi²

51 Golden 2,123/mi²

52 Evans 2,091/mi²

53 Salida 2,059/mi²

54 Applewood 1,995/mi²

55 Meridian 1,976/mi²

56 Pueblo 1,970/mi²

57 Brighton 1,897/mi²

58 Greenwood Village 1,875/mi²

59 Brush 1,872/mi²

60 Eaton 1,846/mi²

61 Orchard Mesa 1,812/mi²

62 Craig 1,779/mi²

63 Aspen 1,778/mi²

64 Commerce City 1,769/mi²

65 Sterling 1,742/mi²

66 Glenwood Springs 1,742/mi²

67 Fairmount 1,730/mi²

68 Dove Valley 1,697/mi²

69 Fruita 1,695/mi²

70 Gunbarrel 1,668/mi²

71 Grand Junction 1,644/mi²

72 Monument 1,583/mi²

73 Erie 1,494/mi²

74 Rifle 1,493/mi²

75 Lamar 1,461/mi²

76 Woodmoor 1,448/mi²

77 Lone Tree 1,441/mi²

78 Cortez 1,428/mi²

79 Gunnison 1,384/mi²

80 Cañon City 1,378/mi²

81 Windsor 1,366/mi²

82 Steamboat Springs 1,349/mi²

83 Fountain 1,313/mi²

84 Castle Pines 1,311/mi²

85 Eagle 1,281/mi²

86 Firestone 1,248/mi²

87 Alamosa 1,236/mi²

88 Woodland Park 1,197/mi²

89 Johnstown 1,160/mi²

90 The Pinery 1,131/mi²

91 Montrose 1,096/mi²

92 Timnath 1,095/mi²

93 Durango 1,089/mi²

94 Frederick 1,045/mi²

95 Cherry Hills Village 1,025/mi²

96 Roxborough Park 1,015/mi²

97 Gypsum 959/mi²

98 Berthoud 899/mi²

99 Trinidad 885/mi²

100 Estes Park 877/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Colorado pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Four Square Mile leads with 8,070 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Four Square Mile has 8,070 people per square mile — that's roughly 13 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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