Broomfield County, Colorado: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Broomfield
Broomfield County sits inside the data center build-out. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Broomfield County. Broomfield County and the city of Broomfield share the same boundaries. Unemployment was 4.4% in August 2026, against 2.3% in 2019. 8 MW of that came online in 2019 or later, mostly battery storage. Its power plants have 8 MW of capacity, 100% of it battery storage.
Cities and towns in Broomfield County
Broomfield County and the city of Broomfield share the same boundaries.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Broomfield County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 74,482 | 79,174 | ▲ 6.3% | 12th of 64 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 40,486 | 40,750 | ▲ 0.7% | 48th of 64 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $91,158 | $119,278 | ▲ 30.8% | — |
| Electrical contractor jobs (2019 → 2025) | 401 | 238 | ▼ 40.6% | — |
| Data processing and hosting jobs (2019 → 2025) | 634 | 500 | ▼ 21.1% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 2.3% | 4.4% | ▲ 2.1pts | — |
| Generating capacity added since 2019 | — | 8 MW | — | |
| Generating capacity retired since 2019 | — | 0 MW | — |
United Power, Inc is the largest utility serving Broomfield County, one of 2 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 15.75¢/kWh in 2024, above the 15.15¢ median for Colorado utilities. Employers here counted 40,750 jobs in 2025, up 0.7% from 2019. 79,174 people live here, up 6.3% since 2020. Electrical contractors employ 238, down 40.6% since 2019 against up 9.0% statewide, at an average $85,533 a year.
Who powers Broomfield County
Net change in operating capacity since 2019: +8 MW. Colors follow the fuel legend above.
Utilities with service territory in Broomfield County
| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Power, Inc | Cooperative | Bundled | 101,502 | 15.75¢ | 19% |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | Bundled | — | — | 72% |
Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.
Operating power plants 1
| Technology | Capacity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Battery storage | 8 MW | 100% |
| Largest plants | Owner | Technology | MW | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Battery Storage | Parkway Energy Storage LLC | Battery storage | 8 MW | 2024 |
The Broomfield County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 40,750 | $119,278 | 1.00 |
| Electrical contractors | 238 | $85,533 | 0.81 |
| Data processing and hosting | 500 | $233,924 | 3.95 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Broomfield County
1 data center in Broomfield County is on the SAVRN Data Center Map: see them by city and operator.
Broomfield County and its neighbors
Of the 4 counties that border Broomfield County, Weld County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield County | 79,174 | ▲ 0.7% | 8 MW | — | 1 | — |
| Adams County | 554,668 | ▲ 10.6% | 1,767 MW | 8 MW | 4 | — |
| Boulder County | 328,560 | ▲ 1.6% | 266 MW | — | 3 | 1 |
| Jefferson County | 580,451 | ▲ 1.7% | 277 MW | — | 2 | 1 |
| Weld County | 378,426 | ▲ 7.9% | 4,151 MW | 914 MW | — | 1 |
More of Colorado
Broomfield County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Broomfield County, Colorado?
2 utilities have service territory in Broomfield County in the EIA-861 2024 report: United Power, Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration. The largest, United Power, Inc, charged residential customers 15.75¢/kWh on average in 2024.
What county is Broomfield, CO in?
Broomfield is in Broomfield County, Colorado. About 79,174 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What power plants are in Broomfield County?
1 operating plant with 8 MW of capacity. The largest is Parkway Battery Storage (8 MW, battery storage).
Are there data centers in Broomfield County?
Yes. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Broomfield County.
Is Broomfield County adding jobs?
Employers counted 40,750 jobs in 2025 against 40,486 in 2019 (+0.7%, BLS QCEW).
Does Broomfield County have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Broomfield County. Colorado has 25 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.