Brush: Homegrown Happiness begins here! With a history deeply rooted in agriculture, the residents of Brush once saw the Texas Montana Trail, a famous cattle drive, pass right through town. Six registered historical landmarks can also be found here, and Brush is also home to the longest-standing rodeo in Colorado.
As of 2026 the population of Brush is 5,479. The population is expected to grow to 5,551 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.26%.
The median age of Brush residents is 40.
The diversity index of Brush is 76.9, meaning that there is a 77% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Brush is $84,936 and projected to be $93,269 in 2031. Per capita income is $32,153, projected to be $35,194 in 2031. 2.57% of households – 141 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $977,074 and the average disposable income is $65,939.
There are 2,229 housing units in Brush; 1,248 are owner-occupied, 759 are rented, and 222 are vacant. The average home value is $288,714, with 78 homes built in 2010 or later, and 754 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 234 businesses in Brush, employing 2,538 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,240 age 16 and above. 217 workers commute into Brush from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
2,000 residents both live and work in/around Brush. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 9.85% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.6% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,476 drive alone, 319 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 413 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 32 residents work from home.
960 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 599 have associates degrees, 406 have bachelor’s degrees, and 271 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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