Smallest Cities in Colorado

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Colorado

1 Breckenridge 5,001

2 Meridian 5,058

3 Todd Creek 5,069

4 West Pleasant View 5,221

5 Brush 5,299

6 Shaw Heights 5,309

7 Dove Valley 5,313

8 Battlement Mesa 5,402

9 Mead 5,503

10 Salida 5,786

11 Eaton 5,832

12 Estes Park 5,879

13 Sheridan 6,031

14 Avon 6,057

15 Gleneagle 6,207

16 Cherry Hills Village 6,366

17 Stratmoor 6,396

18 Dacono 6,419

19 Carbondale 6,553

20 Orchard Mesa 6,597

21 Air Force Academy 6,701

22 Gunnison 6,712

23 Aspen 6,862

24 La Junta 7,211

25 Eagle 7,479

26 Lamar 7,629

27 Woodland Park 7,909

28 Fruitvale 7,998

29 Timnath 8,007

30 Applewood 8,120

31 Lochbuie 8,142

32 Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) 8,279

33 Trinidad 8,309

34 Gypsum 8,481

35 Fort Lupton 8,494

36 Evergreen 8,643

37 Derby 8,692

38 Milliken 8,695

39 Redlands 8,771

40 Woodmoor 8,819

41 Cortez 8,898

42 Craig 9,022

43 Stonegate 9,164

44 Delta 9,266

45 Severance 9,302

46 Roxborough Park 9,365

47 Alamosa 9,847

48 Glenwood Springs 10,171

49 Edwards 10,415

50 Gunbarrel 10,424

51 Rifle 10,466

52 Fairmount 10,521

53 Berkley 10,838

54 Cherry Creek 11,011

55 Monument 11,035

56 Fort Morgan 11,521

57 Wellington 11,538

58 Berthoud 11,684

59 The Pinery 11,740

60 Castle Pines 12,573

61 Superior 13,136

62 Sterling 13,273

63 Steamboat Springs 13,341

64 Fruita 13,578

65 Lone Tree 14,136

66 Federal Heights 14,160

67 Black Forest 14,658

68 Greenwood Village 15,485

69 Frederick 15,893

70 Welby 16,232

71 Cañon City 17,098

72 Firestone 17,353

73 Johnstown 18,075

74 Fort Carson 18,447

75 Cimarron Hills 18,808

76 Durango 19,257

77 Sherrelwood 19,368

78 Clifton 19,746

79 Golden 20,467

80 Montrose 20,703

81 Louisville 20,788

82 Four Square Mile 21,788

83 Evans 22,265

84 Columbine 25,681

85 Fountain 29,327

86 Lafayette 30,471

87 Erie 31,927

88 Wheat Ridge 32,158

89 Ken Caryl 33,407

90 Englewood 33,774

91 Dakota Ridge 34,159

92 Pueblo West 34,992

93 Windsor 35,918

94 Northglenn 37,953

95 Security-Widefield 38,659

96 Brighton 41,196

97 Littleton 45,092

98 Parker 60,115

99 Commerce City 64,640

100 Grand Junction 67,027

The smallest cities in Colorado (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Breckenridge has a population of just 5,001. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,001 residents, Breckenridge is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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