Colorado’s population is aging rapidly, reshaping the state’s fiscal landscape. From healthcare and housing to long-term care and public programming, the needs of older Coloradans are growing faster than the systems designed to serve them. This report analyzes current and projected demographics and state expenditures through an aging lens, focusing on where public investments are working and where they’re falling short. Without intentional policy action, aging-related costs will rise, revenue growth will slow, and more older adults in Colorado will face unmet needs. But with targeted investments and addressing structural barriers—like constitutional revenue limits that constrain the state’s ability to respond—Colorado has the opportunity to build a more equitable, fiscally sustainable, and resilient future for people of all ages.
Last Updated: Aug. 13, 2025, 11:42 a.m.
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