Population 76,304 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Broomfield County
Household size in Broomfield County
| Period | Broomfield County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
The average household in Broomfield County has 2.50 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.59 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 County
| Period | Broomfield County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.8 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.6 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.0 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.0 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 40.0, the median age in Broomfield County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the wider Denver area, where the median age is 38.5. The median age has climbed from 37.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 County
| Period | Broomfield County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.7% of households in Broomfield County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points, as it has 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 County
Renters in Broomfield County
| Period | Broomfield County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.8% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.1% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.3% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.3 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Broomfield County is about as common as it is nationally: 37.3% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 28.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 11.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Colorado's 64 counties, only four have a higher share of renters.
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 County
| Period | Broomfield County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Broomfield County: just 4.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 4.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Colorado counties have a lower vacancy rate: only two of 64.
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 County
| Period | Broomfield County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Broomfield County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1998, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing. Only one other Colorado county has newer homes.
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 County
| Period | Broomfield County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,333 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,514 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,887 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,362 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,029 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
Rent in Broomfield County runs $2,362 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,029 a month from 2006–10, a 77% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 29.6% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only one other Colorado county has higher rents.
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 County
Bachelor's degrees in Broomfield County
| Period | Broomfield County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.7% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.1% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.8% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.6% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.9 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Broomfield County: 61.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.9 points, in line with the national trend. Of Colorado's 64 counties, only four have a higher share of college graduates.
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 County
| Period | Broomfield County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.8% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.6% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.9% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Broomfield County: 96.3% 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 2.5 points, as it has nationally.
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 County
| Period | Broomfield County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 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 County runs below the national rate: 3.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield County | 2.50 | 40.0 | 6.7% | 37.3% | 4.8% | 1998 | $2,362 | 61.6% | 96.3% | 3.8% |
| Adams County | 2.92 | 35.4 | 12.3% | 31.4% | 4.6% | 1990 | $2,089 | 29.4% | 85.4% | 4.6% |
| Boulder County | 2.42 | 39.8 | 7.9% | 38.0% | 6.0% | 1985 | $2,195 | 64.2% | 95.6% | 4.9% |
| Gilpin County | 1.93 | 46.9 | 14.0% | 12.5% | 16.7% | 1981 | $1,658 | 48.7% | 92.8% | 2.8% |
| Grand County | 2.14 | 45.4 | 1.5% | 26.6% | 47.0% | 1990 | $1,340 | 44.1% | 95.2% | 3.7% |
| Washington County | 2.31 | 39.8 | 8.7% | 26.4% | 8.5% | 1962 | $915 | 24.8% | 89.7% | 3.1% |
| Yuma County | 2.51 | 39.0 | 4.4% | 31.1% | 6.4% | 1967 | $888 | 25.5% | 80.8% | 4.2% |
| Rio Blanco County | 2.26 | 38.2 | 5.7% | 25.7% | 15.4% | 1976 | $860 | 23.3% | 96.0% | 2.3% |
| Dundy County | 2.18 | 47.2 | 4.9% | 26.4% | 21.7% | 1951 | $669 | 20.0% | 93.2% | 0.3% |
| Rawlins County | 2.12 | 46.2 | 10.3% | 29.3% | 14.2% | 1955 | $827 | 20.0% | 95.1% | 1.2% |
| Decatur County | 2.02 | 48.4 | 7.4% | 22.3% | 16.4% | 1952 | $668 | 26.3% | 94.2% | 4.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Yuba County, CA · Cape Girardeau County, MO · Bulloch County, GA · Putnam County, FL · Wilson County, NC · Monroe County, FL · San Benito County, CA · Indiana County, PA · Iberia Parish, LA · Sauk County, WI
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 County. 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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