The Colorado Paradox is a coined phrase alluding to the difference in educational attainment for the state as a whole compared to educational attainment for those native (born) in Colorado vs those born outside of Colorado now calling Colorado home. The question is whether this difference in educational attainment is a "paradox" and Colorado specific or if it is more reflective of the nature of migration.

The State Demography Office compiles planning and management region profiles each year. These Socio-Economic profiles include data on the economy, population and labor market highlights of each region and county, as well as Forecasting Worksheets which show the relationship of the job forecast to the population forecast.

As Colorado communities around the state continue to confront different economic challenges, certain communities demonstrate a resiliency that others do not. While some communities bounce back quickly from downturns, others lag behind and sometimes never completely recover. A comprehensive, statewide analysis of factors that affect a community's resiliency is important because it will allow stakeholders to assist struggling communities better, while...