Pine Brook Hill, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 543, Pine Brook Hill's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Pine Brook Hill is a small community located in Colorado, within Boulder County. The total population is 543. It ranks as the 280th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pine Brook Hill is 57.9 years. This is 54% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. Only 5.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 29.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pine Brook Hill is $63,606. This is 33% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.1%. This is 67% 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 9.4%. This is 103% higher than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $1,099,100. Housing costs are 104% higher than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 17.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 94.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pine Brook Hill is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.6% of the population. Asian residents account for 10.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.3%) is well below the state average of 22.5%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (10.5% vs 3.2%).

Education

56.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 37.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pine Brook Hill, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.