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 22 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 (22 years ago)
Time Zone : Mountain Time Zone
Local time : 00:17:51 (29th March 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).

Broomfield map

Broomfield has 1 neighbours.

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

Broomfield zip code is 80020. County name: Broomfield, County fips: 08014

BJC, Broomfield, Broomfield Heights, City of Broomfield, Zangs Spur

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

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