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 2025 the population of Brush is 5,419. The population is expected to grow to 5,506 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.32%.
The median age of Brush residents is 40.
The diversity index of Brush is 76.0, meaning that there is a 76% 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 $90,304 and projected to be $99,991 in 2030. Per capita income is $33,184, projected to be $36,508 in 2030. 2.16% of households – 117 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $594,020 and the average disposable income is $68,068.
There are 2,174 housing units in Brush; 1,219 are owner-occupied, 752 are rented, and 203 are vacant. The average home value is $274,895, with 75 homes built in 2010 or later, and 371 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 233 businesses in Brush, employing 2,685 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,225 age 16 and above. 315 workers commute into Brush from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,910 residents both live and work in/around Brush. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 12.83% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,553 drive alone, 416 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 219 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 37 residents work from home.
1,155 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 483 have associates degrees, 357 have bachelor’s degrees, and 291 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-07-22
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