County · Colorado
Broomfield County, Colorado
Broomfield County, Colorado. Broomfield County had 79,174 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.8% since 2020, faster than Colorado (+4.1%). It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 24 census tracts. GEOID 08014.
Broomfield County is one of the 10 counties of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Broomfield County is the same area as Broomfield: the county and the city are one area with the same figures. This page lists its census tracts and the places within it; the city's page has its city ranks and its building permits.
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
How many people live in Broomfield County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 74,112 residents in Broomfield County. The Census Bureau estimates 79,174 for July 1, 2025, up 6.8% since 2020, faster than Colorado (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 76,304 over 33 square miles of land.
| Measure | Broomfield County | 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 County's population since 2005
From 46,313 in 2005 to 79,174 in 2025: up 71.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Broomfield County?
Broomfield County holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Broomfield with 79,174 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Broomfield | 74,112 | $123,874 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Broomfield County?
The median resident of Broomfield County 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 County | 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% | – |
| 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% | – |
| 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 County earn?
Half of Broomfield County's 31,760 households earn less than $123,874 a year (±$3,714), against $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 County | 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 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 County?
Owners occupy 62.7% of Broomfield County'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 County | 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 |
| 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 1939 or earlier | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 7.0% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 970 new housing units across Broomfield County in 2025 (76 single-family), 12.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Broomfield County get to work?
58.3% of Broomfield County'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 County | 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 are Broomfield County's census tracts?
Broomfield County is divided into 24 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $74,887 (Tract 312.01) to $228,683 (Tract 314.03).
All 24 census tracts of Broomfield County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Broomfield County compare with Colorado's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 12th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 9th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 64 |
| Median household income | 3rd of 64 |
| Median home value | 11th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 3rd of 63 |
| Poverty rate | 58th of 63 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6th of 64 |
| Median age | 49th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 County 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' school search.