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Brook Forest

Colorado · 355 residents · 1.389 sq mi
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Brook Forest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,528. Population has declined 13% since 2023. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $693,300. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
355
−13%since 2023
from 408 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
256 / sq mi
−13%since 2023
from 294 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
−24%since 2023
from 51.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
32840848956964920202024Brook Forest
2024355
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,528
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $136,932 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,742
−11%since 2023
from $71,906 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 75.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
+22%since 2023
from 0.310 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$693,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $630,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 92.4% in 2023
12.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2023
from 35.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.1%
+17.9 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+29%since 2023
from 4.6 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(372)
Black6.9%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(8)
Diversity Score20.4%(83)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(307)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.5%(48)
Diversity Score29.2%(104)
Diversity Score
29
+43%since 2023
from 20 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2023
from 79.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.4 min
+29%since 2023
from 33.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
48.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
21.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 79.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.9%
−14.2 ptssince 2023
from 73.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
Female
45.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
Foreign born
2.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 93.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brook Forest, Colorado?

Brook Forest, Colorado has about 355 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brook Forest, Colorado?

The typical household in Brook Forest, Colorado earns about $116,528 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brook Forest, Colorado expensive?

In Brook Forest, Colorado, the median home is worth about $693,300.

How educated are people in Brook Forest, Colorado?

About 64.4% of adults age 25 and over in Brook Forest, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brook Forest, Colorado?

About 9.3% of people in Brook Forest, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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