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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Broomfield, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Broomfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 7% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Broomfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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