Brookside town, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Brookside town, Colorado Demographics
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As of 2026, Brookside town, Colorado has a total population of 263, the 352nd largest city in Colorado, with a median household income of $57,321, which is 38% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.6%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 38% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Unemployment rate of 20.3% is notably above the national average.

Brookside town Quick Facts

Population 263

Median Household Income $57,321

Median Home Value $287,500

Poverty Rate 12.6%

Unemployment Rate 20.3%

Median Age 52.4 years

Homeownership Rate 83.8%

Affordability Ratio 5.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

High School Graduation Rate 93.4%

Diversity Index 30/100

Population 263 352nd of 471

Median Income $57,321 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 12.6% about average national

Median Home Value $287,500 below average

How Brookside town Compares

Median Household Income

Brookside town

$57,321

$92,470

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Brookside town

$287,500

$502,200

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.4%

$25K-$50K 19.8%

$50K-$100K 27.0%

$100K+ 29.7%

Employment

20.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.5% | National: 5.2%

53.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.8%

Renter 16.2%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

14.8%

18-34

19.0%

35-54

23.6%

55-74

36.9%

75+

5.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 51 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Brookside town Rankings in Colorado

#352 Population of 471

#296 Median Income of 471

#300 Education of 471

#268 Home Value of 471

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Cities Similar to Brookside town

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Coaldale CDP	276	N/A	$335,700	10.5%	38.8%
Gold Hill CDP	288	N/A	N/A	84.2%	18.4%
Sunshine CDP	240	N/A	$1,174,200	48.5%	7.5%
Capulin CDP	291	N/A	N/A	32.8%	0.0%
Catherine CDP	292	N/A	N/A	42.4%	18.5%

Population Overview

Brookside town is a small community located in Colorado. The total population is 263. It ranks as the 352nd most populous out of 471 cities and towns in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brookside town is 52.4 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 37.5 years. Only 14.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brookside town is $57,321. This is 38% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 34% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 20.3%. This is 353% higher than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $287,500. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Brookside town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.4%.

Education

23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Brookside town, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 471 Census-designated places in Colorado. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Brookside town, Colorado?

Brookside town, Colorado has a population of 263 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Brookside town, CO?

The median household income in Brookside town is $57,321, which is 27% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Brookside town, CO?

The poverty rate in Brookside town is 12.6%. This means approximately 33 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Brookside town, Colorado?

Brookside town's population is 81.8% White, 0.0% Black, 16.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Brookside town, CO?

The median home value in Brookside town is $287,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x.

How educated is Brookside town, Colorado?

23.1% of adults (25+) in Brookside town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.