Brush is a city located in Morgan County Colorado. Brush has a 2024 population of 5,246. Brush is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -1.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,333 in 2020.
The average household income in Brush is $78,488 with a poverty rate of 15.93%. The median age in Brush is 31.5 years: 31.1 years for males, and 33 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brush was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,558 | 85.94% |
| Two or more races | 631 | 11.9% |
| Other race | 73 | 1.38% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,917 | 2.61 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Married | 970 | 3.45 | 77 | 23 |
| Non Family | 625 | 1.14 | 45.9 | 54.1 |
| Female | 169 | 3.22 | 25.4 | 74.6 |
| Male | 153 | 2.68 | 100 | 0 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
64.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 363 | 11.29% |
| Associates Degree | 322 | 10.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 339 | 10.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 227 | 7.06% |
| High School Graduate | 935 | 29.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 212 | 6.6% |
| Some College | 816 | 25.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,272 | 1,950 | 497 |
| Hispanic | 821 | 568 | 64 |
| 2+ Races | 347 | 289 | 61 |
| Other Race | 73 | 8 | 0 |
| Black | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,771 | $68,409 | $48,772 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,679 | $0 | $49,550 |
| High School Graduate | $46,088 | $68,338 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,331 | $51,270 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,286 | $61,576 | $27,752 |
| Some College | $24,328 | $59,362 | $23,675 |
$45,286
Average Earnings
$61,576
Average Male
$27,752
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.78% of Brush residents speak only English, while 18.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,150 | 490 | 15.56% |
| Hispanic | 1,757 | 246 | 14% |
| Multiple | 622 | 66 | 10.61% |
| Other | 65 | 23 | 35.38% |
15.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.87%
Male Poverty Rate
21.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brush is Other, with 35.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brush is Multiple, with 10.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.25% |
| Some College | 22.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.43% |
| High School | 1.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 16.03% |
| Male Employed | 8.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,522 | $98,864 |
| Households | $64,475 | $78,488 |
| Married Families | $80,479 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,295 | $32,328 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
325
Number of Veterans
312
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 132 |
| First Gulf War | 91 |
| Vietnam | 84 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 102 |
| 35 to 54 | 78 |
| 18 to 34 | 66 |
| 65 to 74 | 65 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 246 | 7.7% |
| 2+ Races | 66 | 12.87% |
| Black | 13 | 39.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
59%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.1%
Born in Brush
93.78%
Native Born
6.22%
Foreign Born
2.9%
Non Citizen
3.32%
Naturalized
93.78% of Brush residents were born in the United States, with 66.1% having been born in Colorado. 2.9% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,137 | -22 | -0.43% |
| 2028 | 5,159 | -22 | -0.42% |
| 2027 | 5,181 | -21 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 5,202 | -22 | -0.42% |
| 2025 | 5,224 | -22 | -0.42% |
| 2024 | 5,246 | -22 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 5,268 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2022 | 5,269 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2021 | 5,268 | -65 | -1.22% |
| 2020 | 5,333 | -95 | -1.75% |
| 2019 | 5,428 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 5,426 | 43 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 5,383 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 5,380 | -27 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 5,407 | 11 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 5,396 | -39 | -0.72% |
| 2013 | 5,435 | -26 | -0.48% |
| 2012 | 5,461 | -50 | -0.91% |
| 2011 | 5,511 | 32 | 0.58% |
| 2010 | 5,479 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,117 | 952 | 22.86% |
| 1990 | 4,165 | 83 | 2.03% |
| 1980 | 4,082 | 705 | 20.88% |
| 1970 | 3,377 | -244 | -6.74% |
| 1960 | 3,621 | -1,516 | -29.51% |