Broomfield, Colorado
Broomfield: A city in Broomfield County, Colorado. It is located on the South Platte River in the Denver metropolitan area. Broomfield is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Broomfield Historical Society and the Broomfield Public Library.
About
Broomfield is a city located in the county of Broomfield in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 55,889. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 72,236 inhabitants.
The city was created 23 years ago in 2001.
Quick Facts about Broomfield
| Population : | 72,236 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Colorado (United States) |
| County : | Broomfield County |
| Named for : | Sorghum |
| Altitude : | 5,344 feet / 1629 meters |
| Establishment : | November 11, 2001 (23 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 19:30:47 (24th November 2024) |
| Postal code : | 80020 |
| Population growth : | 22.63% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Broomfield is located at 39°55'14"N 105°5'12"W (39.9205400, -105.0866500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Broomfield
Broomfield has 1 neighbours.
- Weld County county in Colorado, United States
Demographics
The population of Broomfield increased by 22.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 55,889 | - | census |
| 2011 | 57,493 | 2.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 58,971 | 2.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 60,149 | 1.96% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 61,764 | 2.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 64,866 | 4.78% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 66,513 | 2.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 68,263 | 2.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 69,324 | 1.53% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 70,465 | 1.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 72,236 | 2.45% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,108 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,678 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,481 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 12,678 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.1% |
| White only, percent : | 59.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 38.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 58.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 493 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.5% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 6,587 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 6,587 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $79,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $926 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $329 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $665 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 16 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,181 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.35 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 74.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 55.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,253 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 23,290 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 71,965 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,803 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $41,464 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,690 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 24.4% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 155 |
| 2019 total employment : | 2,547 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 85,492 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 3.4% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 898 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,146 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 730 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 321 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 171 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 947 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 124 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 986 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 27.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 467.13 |
Other Places in Broomfield
1 Broomfield City Council
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020 ➦ Show Map
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2 Colorado Department of Agriculture
305 Interlocken Pkwy, Broomfield, CO 80021, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Broomfield City Hall
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020 ➦ Show Map
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4 Brand Inspection Division
305 Interlocken Pkwy, Broomfield, CO 80021, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Colorado Department of Agriculture - Animal Health Lab
300 S Technology Ct, Broomfield, CO 80021, United States ➦ Show Map
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6 Colorado Department of Agriculture - Division of Laboratory Services
300 S Technology Ct, Broomfield, CO 80021, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Broomfield (5)
People born in Broomfield, including sociologist Charles Price Loomis, mixed martial artist Cat Zingano, football player Mike Wilpolt, .
List
- Drew Brown (American musician) he was born in 09/01/1984
- Shelby Babcock (American softball player) she was born in 26/02/1992
Schools in Broomfield
College & universities near Broomfield, CO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126605 | Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology | Broomfield (CO) | 80021-3465 |
| 127200 | Front Range Community College | Westminster (CO) | 80031 |
| 479983 | Elevate Salon Institute-Westminster | Westminster (CO) | 80031 |
| 469151 | Cortiva Institute-Westminster | Westminster (CO) | 80031-2921 |
| 482440 | DeVry University-Colorado | Westminster (CO) | 80234 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Broomfield, CO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | Union Station | 1701 Wynkoop Street | RAIL |
| DEB | Denver (Bus Station), Colorado | 1055 19th Street | BUS |
| BLD | Boulder, Colorado | 30th & Diagonal Highway | BUS |
| LGM | Longmont, Colorado | 623 Main St. | BUS |
| PJT | Pine Junction, CO | 76 Mount Evans Boulevard | BUS |
Post offices near Broomfield
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Broomfield Post Office | Broomfield (CO) | 80020 |
| Broomfield Eagle View Post Office | Broomfield (CO) | 80021 |
| Westminster Post Office | Westminster (CO) | 80031 |
| Lafayette Carrier Annex Post Office | Lafayette (CO) | 80026 |
| Northview Post Office | Northglenn (CO) | 80234 |
Distance to Other Cities
Broomfield distances to largest Colorado cities
