City · Colorado
Broomfield, Colorado
Broomfield, city, in Broomfield County, Colorado. Broomfield had 79,174 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 74,112 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 76,304 (controlled total). GEOID 0809280.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
79,174
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 74,112 · ACS 2020-2024: 76,304
Median household income
$123,874
±$3,714 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$664,500
±$10,197 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$2,126
±$39 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
Where is Broomfield and what county is it in?
Broomfield is a city in Broomfield County, Colorado. It covers 33.0 square miles of land, 2,248 residents per square mile in 2020.
Broomfield is in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Broomfield covers the same area as Broomfield County: the city and the county are one area, so the county's figures are Broomfield's; the county page lists its census tracts.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Broomfield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 79,174 people lived in Broomfield on July 1, 2025, up 6.8% since 2020, faster than Colorado (+4.1%). The 2020 Census counted 74,112 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 76,304.
| Measure | Broomfield | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 76,304 | 5,862,189 | +8,418 |
| Households | 31,760 ±310 | 2,374,218 | +4,290 |
| Average household size | 2.39 ±0.02 | 2.42 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 33,202 ±60 | 2,589,053 | +4,828 |
Broomfield's population since 2000
From 38,272 in 2000 to 79,174 in 2025: up 106.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Broomfield as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Broomfield?
The median resident of Broomfield is 38.6 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 15.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.1%. 10.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Broomfield | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 ±0.3 | 37.7 | +0.8 |
| Under 18 years | 20.5% ±0.1 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.6% ±0.1 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Male | 50.4% ±0.1 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.1% | 22.5% | +1.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.4% ±0.4 pts | 64.8% | −4.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.2 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.9% ±0.4 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±0.6 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.5% ±0.8 pts | 9.8% | +1.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.1% ±1.1 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±0.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 9.2% ±0.7 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.4% ±0.7 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.4% ±0.6 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 60.3% ±1.7 pts | 45.7% | +4.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 24.7% ±1.3 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.7% ±1.2 pts | 84.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3% ±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Broomfield earn?
Half of Broomfield's 31,760 households earn less than $123,874 a year (±$3,714), against $123,874 in Broomfield County and $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 the median was $118,659 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,215 after inflation. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Broomfield | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $123,874 ±$3,714 | $95,470 | +$5,215 |
| Mean household income | $153,131 ±$4,396 | $128,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $64,288 ±$1,794 | $52,636 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.2% ±1.0 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.5% ±2.4 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.8% ±0.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% ±0.4 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.7% ±0.6 pts | 93.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Broomfield?
Owners occupy 62.7% of Broomfield's occupied homes and renters 37.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $664,500 by its owner (±$10,197). The median renter pays $2,126 a month including utilities, and 35.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Broomfield | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $664,500 ±$10,197 | $539,400 | +$155,608 |
| Median gross rent | $2,126 ±$39 | $1,761 | +$60 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.3% ±2.9 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,597 ±$73 | $2,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.7% ±1.5 pts | 66.2% | −2.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.3% ±1.5 pts | 33.8% | – |
| Housing units | 33,202 ±60 | 2,589,053 | +4,828 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.3% ±1.2 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.3% ±1.5 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% ±0.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.3% ±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 28.8% ±1.4 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.8% ±0.7 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Broomfield building?
Builders took permits for 970 new housing units in Broomfield in 2025 (76 in single-family houses), 12.3 per 1,000 residents against 5.6 across Colorado.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Broomfield work and get to work?
58.3% of Broomfield's workers drive alone and 29.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Broomfield | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.9% ±1.0 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±0.6 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 58.3% ±1.8 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1% ±1.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.3% ±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±0.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 29.9% ±1.7 pts | 21.0% | +19.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.5 min ±0.7 | 25.2 min | −2.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Broomfield?
24 census tracts lie mostly in Broomfield (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $74,887 (Tract 312.01) to $228,683 (Tract 314.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 305Broomfield County | 6,275 | $214,833 |
| Tract 308Broomfield County | 5,947 | $147,386 |
| Tract 309Broomfield County | 5,912 | $150,898 |
| Tract 306Broomfield County | 5,750 | $143,099 |
| Tract 314.03Broomfield County | 5,725 | $228,683 |
| Tract 310Broomfield County | 5,433 | $139,375 |
| Tract 303Broomfield County | 3,972 | $76,750 |
| Tract 304Broomfield County | 3,668 | $165,227 |
| Tract 300Broomfield County | 3,569 | $85,781 |
| Tract 307Broomfield County | 3,397 | $129,138 |
| Tract 311.01Broomfield County | 3,271 | $107,159 |
| Tract 314.02Broomfield County | 2,844 | $163,958 |
Every census tract in Broomfield: the tract table of Broomfield County
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Broomfield) · Census block assignment files
How does Broomfield compare with other places in Colorado?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Broomfield is the 471st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 16th-most populous of 272 in Colorado.
Broomfield ranks 48th of 218 places in Colorado with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 16th | 272 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 42nd | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 55th | 221 |
| Median household income | 48th | 218 |
| Per capita income | 52nd | 220 |
| Median home value | 61st | 217 |
| Median gross rent | 34th | 200 |
| Poverty rate | 113th | 151 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49th | 216 |
| Median age | 109th | 220 |
| Owner-occupied share | 158th | 218 |
| Work from home | 36th | 176 |
| Travel time to work | 102nd | 221 |
Broomfield's figures with every place in Colorado (CSV)
Every place in Colorado, sortable · Compare Broomfield with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Broomfield?
2 of the 57 figures for Broomfield on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Broomfield are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Broomfield.