The City and County of Broomfield, Colorado is unique in that it consists of only one incorporated municipality – the City and County of Broomfield itself . Unlike traditional counties that contain multiple cities and towns, Broomfield operates as a consolidated city-county government structure.
Here are the key details about Broomfield’s municipal structure:
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Type | Consolidated City and County |
| Population (2020) | 74,112 residents |
| Area | 33.548 sq mi (86.890 km²) |
| Status | Only incorporated municipality in the county |
| Formation | Originally incorporated as a city in 1961, became a consolidated city-county in 2001 |
Historical Context:
- Originally incorporated as a city in 1961 within Boulder County
- After three decades of expansion into multiple counties (Adams, Jefferson, Weld, and Boulder), residents voted to create a new county
- Became the 64th and newest county in Colorado on November 15, 2001
Current Status:
- Population estimate (2023): 76,860 residents
- Serves as part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood Metropolitan Statistical Area
- Functions as both a city and county government, with the city council acting as the board of county commissioners