Population 116,145 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Broomfield
Household size in Broomfield
| Period | Broomfield | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Broomfield run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.66 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Broomfield
| Period | Broomfield | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.6 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.3 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 39.7, the median age in Broomfield is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.9, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Broomfield
| Period | Broomfield | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.1% of households in Broomfield, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Broomfield
Renters in Broomfield
| Period | Broomfield | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.0% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.2% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.7% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a third of households in Broomfield rent their homes (35.7%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Nearly three in ten owners (28.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the north. The renter share is up 11.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Broomfield
| Period | Broomfield | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Broomfield: just 4.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. The picture is much the same across the Denver area. Vacancy is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Broomfield
| Period | Broomfield | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Broomfield has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1995, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Broomfield
| Period | Broomfield | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,328 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,494 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,852 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,358 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,030 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
The median renter in Broomfield pays $2,358 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,030 a month since 2006–10, up 78%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Broomfield
Bachelor's degrees in Broomfield
| Period | Broomfield | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.2% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.3% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.2% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.8% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.5 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Broomfield is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (57.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Broomfield
| Period | Broomfield | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.5% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.8% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Broomfield: 96.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.0 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Broomfield
| Period | Broomfield | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Broomfield runs below the national rate: 3.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 1.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Broomfield compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield | 2.52 | 39.7 | 7.1% | 35.7% | 4.9% | 1995 | $2,358 | 57.8% | 96.6% | 3.8% |
| Westminster | 2.48 | 38.2 | 9.6% | 37.3% | 5.8% | 1983 | $2,082 | 39.0% | 89.7% | 3.6% |
| Federal Heights | 3.00 | 34.3 | 13.1% | 40.8% | 6.0% | 1989 | $1,616 | 13.0% | 66.6% | 7.5% |
| Superior | 2.72 | 39.6 | 7.1% | 39.1% | 6.3% | 1998 | $2,783 | 79.2% | 99.6% | 3.9% |
| Lafayette | 2.45 | 41.4 | 10.6% | 34.9% | 3.6% | 1993 | $2,313 | 62.0% | 94.7% | 3.8% |
| Northglenn | 2.72 | 36.1 | 10.0% | 40.3% | 4.3% | 1984 | $1,993 | 29.2% | 89.6% | 3.3% |
| Louisville | 2.54 | 42.4 | 8.6% | 32.7% | 6.0% | 1993 | $2,296 | 71.3% | 98.1% | 3.3% |
| Thornton | 2.99 | 34.7 | 14.7% | 28.8% | 4.6% | 1990 | $2,050 | 28.7% | 83.5% | 4.7% |
| Sherrelwood | 2.90 | 32.9 | 13.5% | 27.6% | 5.3% | 1967 | $1,828 | 21.4% | 85.7% | 4.2% |
| Arvada | 2.55 | 41.3 | 7.3% | 24.0% | 5.2% | 1983 | $2,215 | 51.6% | 95.3% | 3.6% |
| Welby | 2.79 | 35.4 | 14.9% | 29.2% | 2.9% | 1974 | $1,665 | 14.3% | 77.1% | 5.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Broomfield. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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