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Broomfield County

Colorado · 74,112 residents · 32.968 sq mi
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Broomfield County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,206. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $450,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
74,112
+9%since 2019
from 67,886 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
2,248 / sq mi
+9%since 2019
from 2,059 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
Unchangedsince 2019
from 37.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
51K58K65K72K79K200920202024Broomfield County
202476K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,206
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $96,416 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,461
+1%since 2019
from $50,863 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 61.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$450,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $413,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,711
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,679 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 65.2% in 2019
37.8% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+4%since 2019
from 4.3 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(52,116)
Black1.1%(772)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(8,404)
Asian6.5%(4,411)
Other3.2%(2,183)
Diversity Score48.7%(33,088)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(53,904)
Black1.3%(927)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(9,919)
Asian6.9%(5,096)
Other3.2%(2,343)
Diversity Score52.2%(38,662)
Segregation Score14.9%(11,065)
Diversity Score
52
+7%since 2019
from 49 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Segregation Score
15
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 55.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 96.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 21.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
−5%since 2019
from 28.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 75.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 73.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 55.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.8% in 2019
Female
50.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
Foreign born
10.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Broomfield County, Colorado?

Broomfield County, Colorado has about 74,112 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Broomfield County, Colorado earns about $101,206 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 $450,600, and the typical rent is about $1,711 a month.

How educated are people in Broomfield County, Colorado?

About 56.1% 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 5.0% of people in Broomfield County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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