Who are the senators from Colorado?

Colorado is represented by Sen. Michael Bennet and Sen. John Hickenlooper in the U.S. Senate. Both are Democratics.

Colorado senate race 2026

Sen. Michael Bennet (Democratic-CO) is the current senator from Colorado. Colorado is solidly Democratic (D+12).

Colorado senate election results

In the most recent statewide Senate race, the result was 56.07% Democratic and 43.93% Republican. 3,073,391 total votes were cast. Colorado is solidly Democratic (D+12).

Colorado unemployment and economic indicators

The unemployment rate in Colorado is 4.6%. 7.7% of residents are uninsured. The poverty rate is 5.9%. Source: Census ACS.

What is the median income in Colorado?

The median household income in Colorado is $95,470. Median rent is $1,761. Median home value is $539,400. Source: Census ACS.

Colorado racial demographics

Colorado is 22.5% Hispanic, 70.5% White, 4% Black, 3.3% Asian. The median age is 37.7. Source: Census ACS.

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Senator Michael Bennet, Democratic from Colorado

Senator · Colorado

Michael Bennet

State of Colorado

Colorado Senate Intelligence

Michael Bennet represents a state that has moved firmly into the Democratic column but still rewards pragmatism over ideological flash. Colorado’s D+12 lean gives him room, yet its high-education, fast-growth electorate and urban-rural split keep politics competitive in tone if not always in outcome. The defining constituency tension is between affluent Front Range professionals and older, land- and water-conscious rural communities: a state with a $95,470 median income and $539,400 home values, but also deep sensitivity to agriculture, public lands, and cost-of-living strain.

For advocates, the opening is Bennet’s blend of institutional seniority and Colorado-style moderation. Messages that connect conservation to economic resilience, or health affordability to middle-class stability, will travel best; culture-war appeals will not. The pressure points are housing costs, mental health, and managing growth without alienating agricultural and outdoor constituencies. With Hispanics at 22.5% and healthcare/education employing 21.8% of workers, durable campaigns should pair bilingual community validation with policy arguments grounded in workforce, access, and stewardship.

Senator Michael Bennet represents 5,862,189 residents of Colorado. The state has estimated median household income of $95,470 and unemployment rate of 4.6%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

5,862,189Population

↑ 91,399

$95,470Median Incomenat'l $37,585

↑ $7,872

4.6%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%

↑ 0.1%

5.9%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%

↓ 0.1%

66.2%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%

→ no change

$1,761Median Rentnat'l $1,163

↑ $167

1.6%Public Transitnat'l 5%

→ no change

25.2 minMean Commutenat'l 26.4 min

↓ 0.4 min

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2017-2021 vs. 2019-2023). All figures are statistical estimates with 90% confidence level.

Colorado State Demographics

Median Age 37.7 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 66.2% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 45.7% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 5.9% (vs 12.4%) · Income $95,470 (vs $37,585)

Key Issues for This District

Rent burden

Age Distribution

Near the national median age (37.7 vs 38.5 nationally). 30% of residents are in the 20–39 working-age bracket — housing affordability, student debt, and workforce messaging indexes high.

Race & Ethnicity

White residents are the largest group at 70.5%. Also significant: Hispanic (22.5%).

* Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Racial categories include both Hispanic and non-Hispanic individuals.

Education

Highly educated: 45.7% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, well above the 33.7% national average. 17.6% hold a post-graduate degree.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $95,470, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

Homeownership at 66.2% (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $1,761. Median home value is $539,400.

How People Get to Work

65.1% drive alone. Average commute is 25.2 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates

Data represents 5-year statistical estimates for increased reliability.

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