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Broomfield, Colorado

Broomfield, Colorado, in Broomfield county, is 6 miles NW of Westminster, Colorado (center to center) and 13 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The people of the city are in the Denver metropolitan area. Broomfield has a population of 38,272.

The People and Families of Broomfield

In Broomfield, about 63% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Broomfield.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Broomfield had a median family income of $70,551. Broomfield is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Broomfield isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Broomfield residents, with $23,875. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Broomfield Housing

In Broomfield, 77% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Broomfield has higher property taxes than most places in Colorado, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Broomfield, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Broomfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 7%Broomfield Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 7%Broomfield People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 9%Broomfield Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Broomfield Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Broomfield Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Broomfield Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 16%Broomfield Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Broomfield Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Broomfield, CO

Comparing Broomfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women79
Racial Diversity59
Age of the Population44
Female Share of the Population25
Senior Citizens13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty910
Median Family Income810
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home85
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work45
Short Commute Times42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime44

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