Broomfield, Colorado
Broomfield: A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.
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 24 years ago in 2001.
Quick Facts about Broomfield
| Population | 72,236 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | Broomfield County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.9205,-105.0867 |
| Named for | Sorghum |
| Altitude | 5,344 feet / 1629 meters |
| Establishment | November 15, 2001 (24 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:16:00 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 80020 |
| Population growth | 22.63% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 54℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Broomfield is located at 39°55'14"N 105°5'12"W (39.9205400, -105.0866500).
Broomfield map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
Services and Civic Places in Broomfield
1Broomfield City Council
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020 View details
Phone: +13034386300 | Website available
2Colorado Department of Agriculture
305 Interlocken Pkwy, Broomfield, CO 80021, United States View details
Phone: +13038699000 | Website available
3Broomfield City Hall
1 Descombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020 View details
Phone: +13034693301 | Website available
4Brand Inspection Division
305 Interlocken Pkwy, Broomfield, CO 80021, United States View details
Phone: +13038699160 | Website available
5Colorado Department of Agriculture - Animal Health Lab
300 S Technology Ct, Broomfield, CO 80021, United States View details
Phone: +13038699230 | Website available
6Colorado Department of Agriculture - Division of Laboratory Services
300 S Technology Ct, Broomfield, CO 80021, United States View details
Phone: +13038699220 | Website available
People born in Broomfield (5)
People born in Broomfield, including sociologist Charles Price Loomis, mixed martial artist Cat Zingano, football player Mike Wilpolt, .
More notable people
- Drew Brown (American musician) he was born in 09/01/1984
- Shelby Babcock (American softball player) she was born in 26/02/1992
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Broomfield, CO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126605 | Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology | Broomfield (CO) | 80021-3465 |
| 127200 | Front Range Community College | Westminster (CO) | 80031 |
| 469151 | Cortiva Institute-Westminster | Westminster (CO) | 80031-2921 |
| 479983 | Elevate Salon Institute-Westminster | Westminster (CO) | 80031 |
| 482440 | DeVry University-Colorado | Westminster (CO) | 80234 |
Nearby Transit Stations (12)
Rail and bus stations connected to Broomfield, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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