Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Brookside, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

276

Median Agei

51.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83%229

Hispanic/Latino

13.8%38

Two or More

3.3%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

14.4%30

High School Diploma

22.6%47

Some College (<1 yr)

9.6%20

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%29

Associate's Degree

7.2%15

Bachelor's Degree

10.1%21

Master's Degree

10.6%22

Professional Degree

1.9%4

Doctorate

0.5%1

HS or Higher

90.9%

BA or Higher

23.1%

Graduate+

13%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$357,100

Median Renti

$1,364

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.9%88

Renter-Occupied

24.1%28

Total Units

126

Homeownership

75.9%

Vacancy Rate

7.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%2

$100K–$150K

3.4%3

$150K–$200K

9.1%8

$200K–$300K

26.1%23

$300K–$500K

26.1%23

$500K–$1M

30.7%27

$1M+

2.3%2

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

5.6%7

2000–2009

8.7%11

1990–1999

9.5%12

1980–1989

7.9%10

1970–1979

26.2%33

1960–1969

0.8%1

1950–1959

5.6%7

1940–1949

0.8%1

1939 or earlier

34.9%44

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.2%93

Electricity

12.1%14

Bottled/LP Gas

4.3%5

Wood

1.7%2

Solar

1.7%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,813

Mean Household Incomei

$71,243

Per Capita Incomei

$32,237

Poverty Ratei

10.1%

Unemploymenti

13.6%

Labor Forcei

132

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.9%1

$10K–$15K

1.7%2

$15K–$20K

1.7%2

$20K–$25K

14.7%17

$25K–$30K

15.5%18

$30K–$35K

1.7%2

$35K–$40K

1.7%2

$45K–$50K

1.7%2

$50K–$60K

7.8%9

$60K–$75K

12.1%14

$75K–$100K

12.9%15

$100K–$125K

20.7%24

$125K–$150K

0.9%1

$150K–$200K

4.3%5

$200K+

1.7%2

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

113

Avg. Commutei

23.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

114

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

38(16% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.2%Insured

18.8%Uninsured