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Broomfield, Colorado

Introduction to Broomfield, Colorado

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

Broomfield History

Broomfield was officially incorporated in 1961. The community named after the broomcorn that was grown in the area. Early farmers used to cultivate grain for the Denver brewers.

Broomfield and nearby Attractions

  • Colorado Governor's Mansion
  • Louisville Historical Museum
  • Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library
  • Butterfly Pavilion
  • Le Gault Reservoir
  • Broomfield Community Park

Things To Do In Broomfield

Broomfield provides easy access to a number of historical sites and museums. Among these are the Colorado Governor's Mansion, the Denver Mint and Louisville Historical Museum. There are quite a few reservoirs in the city that are worth taking a look around. The Villager Square Shopping Center and Greenway Shopping Center also provide excellent entertainment opportunities. The Butterfly Pavilion and Water World are also nearby.

Broomfield Transportation

Buckley AFB is the nearest airport.

Broomfield Higher Education

Westwood College of Aviation Technology and the Keller Graduate School of Management are the local institutes of higher learning. Other institutes nearby include Front Range Community College and Regis University.

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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