Broomfield County, CO

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2021 Population

72,697

4.68% 1-year growth

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.4

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

4.4%

11.5% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$107,570

6.29% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$482,100

6.99% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

41,171

5.25% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Broomfield County, CO had a population of 72.7k people with a median age of 38.4 and a median household income of $107,570. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Broomfield County, CO grew from 69,444 to 72,697, a 4.68% increase and its median household income grew from $101,206 to $107,570, a 6.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Broomfield County, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.6%), White (Hispanic) (7.48%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.81%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.41%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.91%).

None of the households in Broomfield County, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.7% of the residents in Broomfield County, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Broomfield County, CO are Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology (150 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Broomfield County, CO was $482,100, and the homeownership rate was 65.3%.

Most people in Broomfield County, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Broomfield County, CO was 2 cars per household.

Broomfield County, CO borders Adams County, CO, Boulder County, CO, Jefferson County, CO, and Weld County, CO.

United States Colorado Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO

Population & Diversity

Broomfield County, CO is home to a population of 72.7k people, from which 95.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.3% of Broomfield County, CO residents were born outside of the country (7.48k people).

In 2021, there were 10.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (54.9k people) in Broomfield County, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.44k White (Hispanic) and 4.95k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.7%

2021 Citizenship

95.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.7% of Broomfield County, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Broomfield County, CO was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Broomfield County, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Broomfield County, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
54.9k ± 151
White (Hispanic)
5.44k ± 795
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
4.95k ± 290

12.9%

Hispanic Population

9.41k people

12.9% of the people in Broomfield County, CO are hispanic (9.41k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Broomfield County, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Colorado.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
210,883 ± 11,065 people
India
21,272 ± 3,574 people
China
18,229 ± 3,310 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 210,883 Colorado residents, followed by India with 21,272 and China with 18,229.

Foreign-Born Population

10.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.48k people

10%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.96k people

As of 2021, 10.3% of Broomfield County, CO residents (7.48k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Broomfield County, CO was 10%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Broomfield County, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,197 ± 212
Gulf War (2001-)
987 ± 239
Gulf War (1990s)
796 ± 184

Broomfield County, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Broomfield County, CO employs 41.2k people. The largest industries in Broomfield County, CO are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,954 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,233 people), and Manufacturing (4,255 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($108,750), Information ($92,546), and Manufacturing ($91,951).

Males in Colorado have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,864. The income inequality in Colorado (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

41.2k

2021 Value

± 1,372

5.25%

1 Year growth

± 4.53%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Broomfield County, CO grew at a rate of 5.25%, from 39.1k employees to 41.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Broomfield County, CO, are Management Occupations (6,630 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,082 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,790 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Broomfield County, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

41.2k

2021 Value

± 1,372

5.25%

1 Year growth

± 4.53%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Broomfield County, CO grew at a rate of 5.25%, from 39.1k employees to 41.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Broomfield County, CO, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,954 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,233 people), and Manufacturing (4,255 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Broomfield County, CO, though some of these residents may live in Broomfield County, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$71,877

Median earning men ± $4,428

$48,186

Median earning women ± $2,993

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($106,679), Wholesale Trade ($103,667), and Manufacturing ($100,954).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($75,607), Public Administration ($75,000), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($73,918).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

903
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
615
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
508
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.15M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
$665k
Manufacturing
$615k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$23.8B
Coal-n.e.c.
$17.7B
Machinery
$15.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($17.7B) and Machinery ($15.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Colorado products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$207B

2020 Value in Colorado

$434B

Projected 2050 Value in Colorado

110% growth

In 2020, total outbound Colorado trade was $207B. This is expected to increase 110% to $434B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Colorado trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$9.69B
Texas
$8.1B
Wyoming
$8.09B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $9.69B, followed by Texas with $8.1B and Wyoming and $8.09B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Colorado shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Broomfield County, CO went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 62.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.66%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (62.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.66%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Broomfield County, CO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.

John Hickenlooper

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Broomfield County, CO awarded 150 degrees. The student population of Broomfield County, CO in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 278 male students and 38 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Broomfield County, CO are White (105 and 70%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (20 and 13.3%), Two or More Races (12 and 8%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (4 and 2.67%).

The largest universities in Broomfield County, CO by number of degrees awarded are Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology (150 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Broomfield County, CO are Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (110 and 73.3%), Avionics Maintenance Technology (38 and 25.3%), and HVAC Maintenance (2 and 1.33%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 316 students enrolled in Broomfield County, CO, 88% men and 12% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 147 records, of which 10.9% were women and 89.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology
110 degree-majors awarded
Avionics Maintenance Technology
38 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
2 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Broomfield County, CO was Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology with 110 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Broomfield County, CO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

150 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology with 150 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 138 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Broomfield County, CO, which is 11.5 times more than the 12 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 105 degrees mean that there were 5.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 20 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($15,790) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($4,697) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.785% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (1.12M), Some college (999k), and High School or Equivalent (988k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Broomfield County, CO was $482,100 in 2021, which is 1.97 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $450,600 to $482,100, a 6.99% increase. The homeownership rate in Broomfield County, CO is 65.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Broomfield County, CO have an average commute time of 26.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Broomfield County, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Broomfield County, CO is $107,570. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Broomfield County, CO was Census Tract 313 with a value of $190,417, followed by Census Tract 305 and Census Tract 309, with respective values of $167,639 and $130,192.

In 2022, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Broomfield County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.27%.

Housing

Property

$482,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,212

$19,259

Median Property Taxes

±$729

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Broomfield County, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Broomfield County, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.3%

Homeownership

2021

68.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 65.3% of the housing units in Broomfield County, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Broomfield County, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 313
Census Tract 305
Census Tract 309

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Broomfield County, CO was Census Tract 313 with a value of $190,417, followed by Census Tract 305 and Census Tract 309, with respective values of $167,639 and $130,192.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Broomfield County, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$107,570

Median Household Income

± $2,791

29.5k

Number of Households

± 1,154

In 2021, the median household income of the 29.5k households in Broomfield County, CO grew to $107,570 from the previous year's value of $101,206.

The following chart displays the households in Broomfield County, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Broomfield County, CO is from Colorado.

0.465

2021 Wage GINI in Colorado

0.467

2020 Wage GINI in Colorado

In 2021, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Colorado across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (67.1%)
Worked At Home (19.6%)
Carpooled (6.69%)

In 2021, 67.1% of workers in Broomfield County, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.6%) and those who carpooled to work (6.69%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Broomfield County, CO have a shorter commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.29% of the workforce in Broomfield County, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Broomfield County, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Broomfield County, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Broomfield County, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Broomfield County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.27%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

4.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Broomfield County, CO (3.18k out of 72.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Broomfield County, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 4.1% of the children was living in poverty in Broomfield County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 50.9 in Broomfield County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 19.8 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.2% of the population of Broomfield County, CO has health coverage, with 64.3% on employee plans, 7.05% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 0.912% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Broomfield County, CO see 940 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.75% decrease from the previous year (1019 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 990 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 505 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

940 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Broomfield County, CO

Primary care physicians in Broomfield County, CO see an average of 940 patients per year. This represents a 7.75% decrease from the previous year (1,019 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Broomfield County, CO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.84%

Uninsured

64.3%

Employer Coverage

7.05%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

0.912%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Broomfield County, CO declined by 3.43% from 6.05% to 5.84%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Broomfield County, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 45.8 in Broomfield County, CO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Broomfield County, CO.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 24.5% in Broomfield County, CO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Broomfield County, CO.

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