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Broomfield County

Colorado · 55,889 residents · 32.968 sq mi
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Broomfield County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,590. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $270,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% 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
55,889
+6%since 2009
from 52,882 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
1,695 / sq mi
+6%since 2009
from 1,604 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
+4%since 2009
from 35.0 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
51K58K65K72K79K200920202024Broomfield County
202476K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,590
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $76,240 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,836
+5%since 2009
from $34,268 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$270,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $258,000 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$982
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $1,004 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+6%since 2009
from 3.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(42,555)
Black0.6%(342)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(5,937)
Asian4.6%(2,425)
Other3.1%(1,623)
Diversity Score42.1%(22,259)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(44,358)
Black0.9%(530)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(6,216)
Asian6%(3,368)
Other2.9%(1,611)
Diversity Score44.7%(24,983)
Diversity Score
45
+6%since 2009
from 42 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 95.4% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.2%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Broomfield County, Colorado?

Broomfield County, Colorado has about 55,889 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Broomfield County, Colorado?

The typical household in Broomfield County, Colorado earns about $75,590 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Broomfield County, Colorado expensive?

In Broomfield County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $270,500, and the typical rent is about $982 a month.

How educated are people in Broomfield County, Colorado?

About 44.4% of adults age 25 and over in Broomfield County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Broomfield County, Colorado?

About 5.5% of people in Broomfield County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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