Broomfield County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Broomfield County is located in Colorado with a total population of 75,110. It is the 12th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Broomfield County is 38.8 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Broomfield County is $121,025. This is 31% higher than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 54% higher. The poverty rate stands at 5.0%. This is 47% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $631,600. Housing costs are 26% higher than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.2x. 62.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Broomfield County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.8%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (6.7% vs 3.2%).

Education

58.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Broomfield County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 31% higher 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 96.1%. Notably, 23.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.