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How Many Cars Are in Colorado in 2025

Registration Statistics in Colorado

Colorado maintains vehicle registration information through the Colorado Department of Revenue. Recent figures indicate that over 5.2 million vehicles are currently registered in the state. This includes private passenger cars, commercial trucks, motorcycles, and trailers.

Vehicle Registrations by Year in Colorado

Below is a table summarizing the total number of registered vehicles in Colorado over the past five years:

Year Total Registered Vehicles
2019 4,800,000
2020 4,950,000
2021 5,050,000
2022 5,150,000
2023 5,250,000

Breakdown by Vehicle Type in Colorado (2024)

In 2024, vehicle registrations across Colorado can be categorized into the following types:

Vehicle Type Number Registered
Passenger Cars 2,500,000
Light Trucks 1,700,000
Motorcycles 500,000
Buses & Commercial 150,000
RVs & Trailers 350,000

Registration Statistics by Major Census Areas in Colorado (2024)

Major census areas in Colorado are responsible for a large proportion of total registrations. Below is an approximate distribution for 2024:

Census Area Registered Vehicles
Denver–Aurora–Lakewood 2,000,000
Colorado Springs 700,000
Fort Collins 400,000
Boulder 350,000
Grand Junction 150,000

Vehicle Registration Counts by Fuel Type in Colorado

Fuel type plays a significant role in Colorado’s vehicle fleet. Listed here is a breakdown of registered vehicles by fuel type:

Fuel Type 2024 Registrations
Gasoline 4,100,000
Diesel 600,000
Hybrid 300,000
Electric 200,000

Colorado Department of Revenue
Colorado Department of Transportation
United States Census Bureau