Broomfield, CO Demographics

A map of Broomfield's Population by Race

Broomfield, Colorado has an estimated population of 76,304, a slight increase from the 74,112 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.4% White, 14.1% Hispanic, 6.9% Asian, 4.7% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Broomfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Broomfield is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Broomfield, that probability was 44.6% in 2020 and 44.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Broomfield is ranked the 17th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Broomfield was ranked the 16th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Broomfield's White Population

55,235 residents of Broomfield, or 72.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Broomfield is higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Broomfield ranks 312th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broomfield's White population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Broomfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 72.4%.

Broomfield is more White than neighboring Lafayette (69.5% White), Westminster (63.9% White), and Northglenn (48.6% White). Broomfield is less White than neighboring Erie (77.2% White), and Louisville (78.6% White).

Broomfield's Black Population

810 residents of Broomfield, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Broomfield is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Broomfield ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broomfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.6%. Black residents' share of Broomfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Broomfield is more Black than neighboring Lafayette (0.8% Black), and Erie (0.2% Black). Broomfield is less Black than neighboring Northglenn (2.9% Black), and Louisville (1.4% Black).

Broomfield's Asian Population

5,232 residents of Broomfield, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Broomfield is slightly higher than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Broomfield ranks 15th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broomfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Asian residents' share of Broomfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.9%.

Broomfield is more Asian than neighboring Lafayette (3.9% Asian), Westminster (4.4% Asian), Northglenn (4.2% Asian), Erie (6.1% Asian), and Louisville (3.7% Asian).

Broomfield's Hispanic Population

10,780 residents of Broomfield, or 14.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Broomfield is lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Broomfield ranks 216th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broomfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Broomfield's population has increased from 13.4% to 14.1%.

Broomfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Erie (10.4% Hispanic), and Louisville (10.4% Hispanic). Broomfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Lafayette (19.2% Hispanic), Westminster (25.4% Hispanic), and Northglenn (37.8% Hispanic).

Broomfield's Native American/Other Population

630 residents of Broomfield, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Broomfield is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Broomfield ranks 284th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broomfield's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Broomfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Broomfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lafayette (0.5% Native American/Other), Erie (0.5% Native American/Other), and Louisville (0.2% Native American/Other). Broomfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westminster (1.1% Native American/Other), and Northglenn (1.1% Native American/Other).

Broomfield's Multiracial Population

3,617 residents of Broomfield, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Broomfield is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Broomfield ranks 135th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broomfield's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Broomfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Broomfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Westminster (4.1% Multiracial). Broomfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Lafayette (6.1% Multiracial), Northglenn (5.5% Multiracial), Erie (5.7% Multiracial), and Louisville (5.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.