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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Broomfield

Colorado · 24,636 residents · 32.968 sq mi
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Broomfield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $39,067. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 13,636 residents. Median home value is $87,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

24,636
−36%vs 2000
vs 38,272 in 2000
1990 – 2025
747 / sq mi
−36%vs 2000
vs 1,161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.9
−7%vs 2000
vs 33.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
19K35K50K66K81K1990201020202024Broomfield
202476K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,067
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,903 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,766
−40%vs 2000
vs $26,488 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.1%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$87,700
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $182,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$451
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $856 in 2000
US average: $450
73.8%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.8% in 2000
26.2% rent
2.2
−21%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(32,023)
Black0.9%(329)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(3,471)
Asian4.1%(1,580)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.1%(12,272)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(23,284)
Black0.6%(159)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(1,402)
Asian2.2%(542)
Other2.6%(651)
Diversity Score24.5%(6,047)
25
−23%vs 2000
vs 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.9%
−10.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 37.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.8%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.1%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Broomfield, Colorado?

Broomfield, Colorado has about 24,636 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Broomfield, Colorado?

The typical household in Broomfield, Colorado earns about $39,067 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Broomfield, Colorado expensive?

In Broomfield, Colorado, the median home is worth about $87,700, and the typical rent is about $451 a month.

How educated are people in Broomfield, Colorado?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Broomfield, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Broomfield, Colorado?

About 5.1% of people in Broomfield, 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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