City of Colorado Springs | 14,486 followers on LinkedIn. Read why Colorado Springs ranked 4th in US News & World Report’s 'Best Places to Live in the United States.' | Colorado Springs, with an estimated population of 478,221 occupies 195 square miles at the base of majestic Pikes Peak – America's Mountain and enjoys nearly 243 days of sunshine per year. Colorado Springs is the state's largest city in terms of area and second to Denver in population. There are currently 375 miles of trails and over 150 parks within the city.