Have you seen the numbers on our station app that highlight the places where people in Colorado move to the most? In 2019, more than 18,000 people moved from Colorado to the state of Texas. That was the top destination. That same year more than 32,000 Texas residents moved here.

What's interesting is that no matter how many people move away, the population keeps growing. More and more people come to Grand Junction and elsewhere every year, and it doesn't take one very long to figure out why.

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Colorado Usually Comes Out Ahead

Despite the moans and groans about transplants, Colorado always seems to receive more new residents than it loses each year. Using the guide that shows where people are moving, even states like West Virginia drop off more than they ever pick up. In 2019, 266 Coloradans moved to West Virginia. Somehow 502 of them moved here.

What about North Dakota? I'd never move there. In 2019, 585 people moved from Colorado to North Dakota. Do you know how many of them moved here? 2,084.

Reasons People Love Living in Colorado

So tell us your reason. If you were born here, tell us your favorite thing about living in Colorado. If you moved to Colorado at some point in your life, what was the first thing you fell in love with after you got here? We want to hear from you with the chat feature on our station app or on social media.

17 Reasons People Get Really Excited About Moving to Colorado

Why do people want to move to Colorado? What do you think is the most popular answer to that question? At first, we all might give a different reason. Eventually, the popular answers will begin to add up. Keep going to check out seventeen of the best reasons why anyone would want to live in Colorado.

LOOK: 20 Words That Only People from Colorado Know How to Pronounce

Living in Colorado means diverse landscapes, hard-working people, and a mixture of languages that are helpful to be familiar with. Who remembers the first time you tried to pronounce Fruita? What about Uncompahgre? Keep going to see a list of 20 words most people can't say correctly the first time. Especially out-of-staters.

KEEP GOING: The Most Instagram Worthy Spots in Colorado

If you are having trouble finding a great place to take awesome outdoor photos in the state of Colorado, maybe check and make sure you are not lost in Wyoming. All that is needed in Colorado is to step out your door to find something beautiful to share. Scroll on to check out 13 places you can visit in Colorado that will definitely be worth sharing on Instagram.

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