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CITY · 2010 ACS

Brush

Colorado · 5,463 residents · 2.831 sq mi
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Brush has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,506. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $106,100. Households here earn about 32% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,463
+7%since 2000
from 5,117 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.3
+8%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Brush
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 57.2%(392)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.8%(371)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147.3%(399)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.8%(372)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.4%(352)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3412%(657)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412.2%(664)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5411.8%(642)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6410.2%(557)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 747.5%(410)
US avg: 7%
75 to 847.1%(390)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over4.7%(257)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,506
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,352
+46%since 2000
from $14,672 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing5.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.8%
−28.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
44.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Brush on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(3,143)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino37.2%(1,904)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(3,308)
Black1.1%(59)
Hispanic / Latino36.2%(1,979)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other0.8%(44)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican28.3%(1,534)
Salvadoran0.6%(30)
Spaniard0.3%(15)
Ancestry
German34.1%(1,852)
Irish12.6%(684)
English12.2%(660)
Scottish3.2%(174)
Scotch-Irish3.1%(170)
American3%(165)
Danish2.7%(146)
Swedish2.6%(141)
Dutch1.8%(97)
Polish1.5%(84)
French1.5%(80)
Norwegian1.3%(73)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian1.3%(70)
Swiss1%(54)
Belgian0.8%(42)
Russian0.5%(26)
Armenian0.4%(21)
Italian0.3%(18)
British0.3%(15)
Welsh0.2%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+23%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married43.2%(1,029)
Married37.9%(902)
Widowed4.6%(110)
Divorced14.2%(339)
Women 15+
Never married37.4%(747)
Married39.4%(786)
Widowed10.2%(203)
Divorced13%(260)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brush, Colorado?

Brush, Colorado has about 5,463 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brush, Colorado?

The typical household in Brush, Colorado earns about $38,506 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 $106,100, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Brush, Colorado?

About 13.8% 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 10.7% 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 1,302 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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