Checked
Brush, CO
City in Morgan County, Colorado.
Population
5,306
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,874
ZIP codes
0
Brush and its ZIP codes
Brush at a glance
- Brush is about 33 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,382, 23% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $273,000 (49% below Colorado) and median rent is $692 a month.
Local data for Brush, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brush, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,382
Poverty rate
14.2%
Median home value
$273,000
Median rent
$692/mo
Homeownership
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.5%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,416), German Americans (1,026), Irish Americans (463).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morgan County. PPP loans are for Brush.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,024
13,229 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,065
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$183M
FY 2026, $6,301 per person
How people get to work
Brush, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.9%
- Carpooled14.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked18.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brush, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
815
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
78
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 13°F
14.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brush, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.6%
U.S. 33.3% -2.7 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
17.8%
U.S. 11.1% +6.7 pts
Cities near Brush
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SnyderCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Fort MorganCity | 7.3 mi | 5.3 |
| HillroseTown | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Blue SkyCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0 |
| Saddle RidgeCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.2 |
| Log Lane VillageTown | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Morgan HeightsCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Trail SideCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| WeldonaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| MerinoTown | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| WigginsTown | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| AkronTown | 23 mi | 2.8 |
| Jackson LakeCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.1 |
| OrchardCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| Raymer (New Raymer)Town | 26 mi | 0.8 |
| AtwoodCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brush, CO in?
- Brush is in Morgan County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Brush, CO?
- About 5,306 people live in Brush, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brush?
- Nearby places include Snyder (5.6 mi), Fort Morgan (7.3 mi), Hillrose (7.9 mi), Blue Sky (8.8 mi), Saddle Ridge (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023