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Broomfield, Colorado

Located in Broomfield County, Colorado, Broomfield was established in 1961. Broomfield is both a city and county — Colorado's newest (2001). Between Denver and Boulder along the US-36 corridor.

Founded 1961 | Population 78,000 | Peak 78,000 (2024) | County Broomfield County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Broomfield, Colorado

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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Broomfield's identity and economy.

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1961 Founded: Broomfield was founded in Broomfield County.

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1961 Incorporated: Between Denver and Boulder.

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2001 Becomes County: Combined city-county; CO's newest county.

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Complete Historical Timeline

1942 Government

Military Presence

1961 Culture

Founded

1961 Government

Incorporated

2001 Government

Becomes County

Did You Know?

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Broomfield is both a city and county — Colorado's newest (2001).

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Between Denver and Boulder along the US-36 corridor.

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Ball Corporation (space/aerospace) is headquartered here.

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Broomfield is located in Broomfield County, Colorado.

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Broomfield was founded in 1961.

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