Broomfield County, Colorado Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Broomfield County, 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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A+
Health Top gradeAmong the top 3 healthiest counties in Colorado
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A
Income Above averageAmong the top 3 wealthiest counties in Colorado
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A+
Education Top gradeAmong the top 3 best educated counties in Colorado
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Broomfield County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 76,305 | 5,842,429 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2276.3 | 56.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.54% | 1.09% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.9 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 31,756 | 2,364,171 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Broomfield County grew by 691.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 76,305 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Broomfield County 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 18,604 24.4% +0.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 17,001 22.3% +2.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 10,685 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 County and men 50.2%.
- Women 49.8% Colorado 49.4%
- Men 50.2% Colorado 50.6%
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Economy
Broomfield County has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Broomfield County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $123,906 | $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 County is about 29% higher than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Broomfield County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $685,833 | $484,034 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,126 | $1,761 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.7% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Broomfield County is about 26.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,126 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Broomfield County 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 County | 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) | 14,130 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,975 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Colorado:
Hinsdale County (6.6 min), Prowers County (7.6 min), Cheyenne County (7.7 min).
Slowest:
Park County (42.5 min), Elbert County (41.5 min), Teller County (31.3 min).
The average commute time in Broomfield County 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 County has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Broomfield County | 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 |
Highest education index among counties in
Colorado:
Boulder County (0.5), Douglas County (0.4), Broomfield County (0.4).
Lowest:
Crowley County (0.2), Bent County (0.2), Lincoln County (0.2).
Health
Broomfield County has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Broomfield County | 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% |
Highest health index among counties in
Colorado:
Douglas County (0.9), Boulder County (0.8), Broomfield County (0.8).
Lowest:
Costilla County (0.8), Otero County (0.8), Bent County (0.8).
Broomfield County, CO Compared With Nearby Counties
Broomfield County, CO is the smallest of the 5 counties compared here, 76,305 residents against a local median of 478,243. Nothing separates Broomfield County, CO sharply from the counties around it. Each measure below lands within 15% of the local median, close enough that the differences are within what survey sampling alone would produce.
The largest of those small differences is median household income, 15% above the local median at $123,906 against $107,761. Broomfield County, CO has the 2nd highest median household income of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield County, CO | 76,305 | $123,906 #2/5 | $685,833 #2/5 | 22.9 min #2/5 |
| Denver County, CO | 718,150 | $94,979 | $618,408 | 22.9 min |
| Boulder County, CO | 328,961 | $104,963 | $602,884 | 18.7 min |
| Jefferson County, CO | 579,346 | $110,559 | $591,210 | 23.4 min |
| Douglas County, CO | 377,140 | $149,583 | $701,148 | 23.6 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Broomfield County, Colorado.
How big is Broomfield County, Colorado by population?
About 76,305 people live in Broomfield County, Colorado, in 31,756 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 36.9, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Broomfield County, Colorado mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Broomfield County, Colorado has 2,276 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 26 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Broomfield County, Colorado?
The median home costs 5.5 times the median household income ($685,833 against $123,906), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,126 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Broomfield County, Colorado?
Unemployment in Broomfield County, 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 County, Colorado have a college degree?
55.0% of adults in Broomfield County, 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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