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Brook Forest

Colorado · 622 residents · 1.389 sq mi
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Brook Forest has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,556. Population has grown 43% since 2021. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $356,800. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

622
+43%vs 2021
vs 434 in 2021
2020 – 2024
448 / sq mi
+43%vs 2021
vs 312 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
45.1
−16%vs 2021
vs 53.7 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
32840848956964920202024Brook Forest
2024355
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$65,556
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $91,058 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$59,074
−22%vs 2021
vs $75,315 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
−5.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
2.9%
+2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade34.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information20.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$356,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $395,700 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
89.9%
−4.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.4% in 2021
10.1% rent
5.4
+25%vs 2021
vs 4.3 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(418)
Black3.7%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.9%(39)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(568)
Black1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(17)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11%(68)
11
+24%vs 2021
vs 9 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.7%
−6.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.9% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
7.5%
−3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.5% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.6 min
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 35.5 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
78.4%
−5.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 83.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
87.4%
+2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 85.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
44.3%
−3.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

52.6%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.6% in 2021
47.4%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.4% in 2021
2.9%
−2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.3% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
17.7%
+17.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brook Forest, Colorado?

Brook Forest, Colorado has about 622 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brook Forest, Colorado earns about $65,556 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 $356,800.

How educated are people in Brook Forest, Colorado?

About 47.7% 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 2.9% 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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