Broomfield, Colorado Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
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Broomfield, CO Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Broomfield | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 76,293 | 5,842,429 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2274.1 | 56.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.54% | 1.09% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.9 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 31,751 | 2,364,171 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Broomfield grew by 691.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 76,293 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Broomfield is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 24.4% of residents. That is 0.2 points above Colorado as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 16,198 21.2% -1.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 18,600 24.4% +0.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 16,996 22.3% +2.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 10,683 14.0% -1.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Colorado, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.8% of the people living in Broomfield and men 50.2%.
- Women 49.8% Colorado 49.4%
- Men 50.2% Colorado 50.6%
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Economy
Broomfield has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Broomfield | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $123,900 | $95,803 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.97% | 5.41% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Broomfield is about 29% higher than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Broomfield | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $685,602 | $484,034 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,125 | $1,761 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.7% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Broomfield is about 26.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,125 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Broomfield spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 190 hours, about 7.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Broomfield | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.9 | 22.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.7 | 44.1 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 190 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,905 | $5,694 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 29.9% | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 11,120 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,891 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Broomfield is 23 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Broomfield has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Broomfield | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55.0% | 40.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Health
Broomfield has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Broomfield | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.0 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.0% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.8% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Broomfield, CO Compared With Nearby Cities
Broomfield, CO is the 2nd largest of the 4 cities compared here, 76,293 residents against a local median of 36,757. Where Broomfield, CO breaks from the cities next to it is median home price, sitting 19% above the local median of $575,108 at $685,602.
Median household income tells the same story from another angle: $123,900 against a local median of $104,622, 18% above it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is median household income, and at 18% above the local median it puts Broomfield, CO at the better end of the local range. The cities themselves spread $415,296 on median home price, so Broomfield, CO sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Broomfield, CO has the 2nd highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
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| Broomfield, CO | 76,293 | $123,900 #2/4 | $685,602 #2/4 | 22.9 min #1/4 |
| Westminster, CO | 115,024 | $104,622 | $575,108 | 25.4 min |
| Northglenn, CO | 36,757 | $84,054 | $457,042 | 27.5 min |
| Erie, CO | 24,140 | $171,687 | $872,338 | 23.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Broomfield, Colorado.
How big is Broomfield, Colorado by population?
About 76,293 people live in Broomfield, Colorado, in 31,751 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 36.9, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Broomfield, Colorado mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Broomfield, Colorado has 2,274 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 26 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Broomfield, Colorado?
The median home costs 5.5 times the median household income ($685,602 against $123,900), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,125 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Broomfield, Colorado?
Unemployment in Broomfield, Colorado is only 3.8%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Broomfield, Colorado have a college degree?
55.0% of adults in Broomfield, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 5 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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