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Brush

Colorado · 5,337 residents (2025 est.) · 2.831 sq mi
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Brush has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,382. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $273,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,306
+4%since 2000
from 5,117 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,874 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,807 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
+9%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,337 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Brush
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,382
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,036
+112%since 2000
from $14,672 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
+8%since 2010
from 0.449 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information28.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$273,000
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
39.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.0%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+39%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(3,143)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino37.2%(1,904)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.2%(3,029)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(3,227)
Black0.7%(37)
Hispanic / Latino30.8%(1,634)
Asian0.6%(34)
Other7%(374)
Diversity Score66.3%(3,517)
Diversity Score
66
+12%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+44%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
18.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.4%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.8%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+28.3 ptssince 2017
from 67.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2016
from 77.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 21.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brush, Colorado?

Brush, Colorado has about 5,306 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brush, Colorado?

The typical household in Brush, Colorado earns about $73,382 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brush, Colorado expensive?

In Brush, Colorado, the median home is worth about $273,000, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Brush, Colorado?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Brush, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brush, Colorado?

About 14.2% of people in Brush, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brush, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Brush, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,145 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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