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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Broomfield

Colorado · 38,272 residents · 32.968 sq mi
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Broomfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,903. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $182,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

38,272
+55%since 1990
from 24,636 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,161 / sq mi
+55%since 1990
from 747 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.2
+8%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
19K35K50K66K81K1990201020202024Broomfield
202476K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$63,903
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,067 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,488
+68%since 1990
from $15,766 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.2%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$182,200
+58%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $87,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$856
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $451 in 1990
US average: $602
76.8%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
23.2% rent
2.9
+27%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(23,284)
Black0.6%(159)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(1,402)
Asian2.2%(542)
Diversity Score24.5%(6,047)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(32,023)
Black0.9%(329)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(3,471)
Asian4.1%(1,580)
Diversity Score32.1%(12,272)
32
+31%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.9%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 27.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 91.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.3%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
−20%since 1990
from 23.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 38,272 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Broomfield, Colorado?

The typical household in Broomfield, Colorado earns about $63,903 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 $182,200, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in Broomfield, Colorado?

About 37.9% 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 4.2% of people in Broomfield, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Broomfield, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Broomfield, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,636 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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