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Oldest Cities in Colorado

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Colorado

1 Estes Park 60.7
2 Woodmoor 49.0
3 Black Forest 48.7
4 Cherry Hills Village 47.9
5 Redlands 47.8
6 Evergreen 46.3
7 Greenwood Village 46.2
8 Cañon City 46.0
9 Montrose 45.9
10 The Pinery 44.7
11 Orchard Mesa 44.6
12 Gleneagle 43.8
13 Castle Pines 43.5
14 Applewood 43.1
15 Salida 43.1
16 Steamboat Springs 43.0
17 Fairmount 43.0
18 Cherry Creek 42.8
19 Todd Creek 42.5
20 Wheat Ridge 42.1
21 Gunbarrel 42.1
22 Trinidad 42.0
23 Delta 41.9
24 Centennial 41.8
25 Louisville 41.8
26 Aspen 41.7
27 Pueblo West 41.6
28 Fruitvale 41.6
29 Highlands Ranch 41.4
30 Ken Caryl 41.3
31 Lone Tree 41.1
32 Loveland 40.8
33 Fruita 40.8
34 Carbondale 40.8
35 Dakota Ridge 40.7
36 Columbine 40.7
37 Roxborough Park 40.6
38 Woodland Park 40.5
39 Windsor 40.3
40 Arvada 40.2
41 Littleton 40.2
42 Longmont 40.1
43 Grand Junction 40.0
44 La Junta 39.6
45 Lafayette 39.4
46 Eaton 39.1
47 Berthoud 39.0
48 Cortez 38.9
49 Broomfield 38.8
50 Edwards 38.4
51 Stonegate 38.4
52 Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) 38.3
53 Breckenridge 38.3
54 Craig 38.2
55 Pueblo 38.1
56 Mead 38.1
57 Lakewood 38.0
58 Sterling 38.0
59 Monument 38.0
60 Gypsum 38.0
61 Erie 37.6
62 Westminster 37.5
63 Durango 37.2
64 Frederick 37.1
65 Englewood 37.0
66 Superior 36.5
67 Parker 36.2
68 Timnath 36.0
69 Eagle 36.0
70 Battlement Mesa 36.0
71 Castle Rock 35.8
72 Berkley 35.7
73 Glenwood Springs 35.7
74 Colorado Springs 35.6
75 Firestone 35.6
76 Avon 35.3
77 Denver 35.2
78 Clifton 35.2
79 Aurora 35.1
80 Security-Widefield 35.1
81 Golden 35.1
82 Sheridan 35.1
83 Northglenn 34.9
84 Shaw Heights 34.8
85 Brighton 34.4
86 Thornton 34.3
87 Fort Lupton 34.3
88 West Pleasant View 34.1
89 Johnstown 34.0
90 Commerce City 33.9
91 Welby 33.9
92 Wellington 33.4
93 Severance 33.2
94 Derby 33.2
95 Cimarron Hills 33.1
96 Lochbuie 33.1
97 Lamar 33.1
98 Dacono 32.6
99 Greeley 32.5
100 Fort Morgan 32.5

Cities with the oldest median ages in Colorado often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Estes Park has a median age of 60.7 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Estes Park's residents are over 60.7 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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