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Brush Overview

5,304
TOTAL POPULATION
2,613
MALE POPULATION
2,691
FEMALE POPULATION
97.10
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.99
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,272
PER CAPITA INCOME
$78,522
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$64,475
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
53.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
46.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,423
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Brush

The most populous races in Brush are White / Caucasian (4,558 | 85.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1,774 | 33.5%), and Two or more Races (631 | 11.9%).
Race in Brush
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American330.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,77433.5%
Native / Alaskan90.2%
White / Caucasian4,55885.9%
Two or more Races63111.9%
Some other Race731.4%
Total5,304100.0%

Ancestry in Brush

The most populous ancestries reported in Brush are Mexican (1,541 | 29.0%), German (1,484 | 28.0%), American (681 | 12.8%), Irish (439 | 8.3%), and English (331 | 6.2%), together accounting for 84.4% of all Brush residents.
Ancestry in Brush
Ancestry# Population% Population
American68112.8%
Belgian50.1%
Blackfeet120.2%
Central American80.2%
Danish280.5%
Dutch1021.9%
English3316.2%
European961.8%
French100.2%
German1,48428.0%
Greek250.5%
Guatemalan80.2%
Hungarian551.0%
Indian (Asian)440.8%
Irish4398.3%
Italian531.0%
Luxembourger50.1%
Mexican1,54129.0%
Northern European130.3%
Norwegian260.5%
Polish250.5%
Russian120.2%
Scottish2785.2%
Swedish1532.9%
Welsh100.2%
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Immigrants in Brush

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Brush came from Central America (330 | 6.2%), Latin America (330 | 6.2%), and Mexico (330 | 6.2%), together accounting for 18.7% of all Brush residents.
Immigrants in Brush
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America3306.2%
Latin America3306.2%
Mexico3306.2%
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Sex and Age in Brush

Sex and Age in Brush

The most populous age groups in Brush are 5 to 9 Years (312 | 11.9%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (309 | 11.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Brush
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years301 (11.5%)163 (6.1%)
5 to 9 Years312 (11.9%)309 (11.5%)
10 to 14 Years85 (3.3%)112 (4.2%)
15 to 19 Years250 (9.6%)174 (6.5%)
20 to 24 Years150 (5.7%)234 (8.7%)
25 to 29 Years101 (3.9%)245 (9.1%)
30 to 34 Years225 (8.6%)205 (7.6%)
35 to 39 Years185 (7.1%)170 (6.3%)
40 to 44 Years138 (5.3%)40 (1.5%)
45 to 49 Years92 (3.5%)185 (6.9%)
50 to 54 Years106 (4.1%)185 (6.9%)
55 to 59 Years186 (7.1%)100 (3.7%)
60 to 64 Years72 (2.8%)102 (3.8%)
65 to 69 Years95 (3.6%)76 (2.8%)
70 to 74 Years55 (2.1%)96 (3.6%)
75 to 79 Years107 (4.1%)20 (0.7%)
80 to 84 Years118 (4.5%)214 (8.0%)
85 Years and over35 (1.3%)61 (2.3%)
Total2,613 (100.0%)2,691 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Brush

Median Family Size in Brush

The median family size in Brush is 3.24 persons per family, with married-couple families (970 | 75.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.45 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (153 | 11.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.31 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Brush
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple970 (75.1%)3.45
Single Male/Father153 (11.8%)2.31
Single Female/Mother169 (13.1%)2.94
Total Families1,292 (100.0%)3.24

Median Household Size in Brush

The median household size in Brush is 2.61 persons per household, with married-couple households (970 | 50.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.45 persons per household. non-family households (625 | 32.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.14 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Brush
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple970 (50.6%)3.45
Single Male/Father153 (8.0%)2.68
Single Female/Mother169 (8.8%)3.22
Non-family625 (32.6%)1.14
Total Households1,917 (100.0%)2.61

Household Size by Marriage Status in Brush

Out of a total of 1,917 households in Brush, 1,292 (67.4%) are family households, while 625 (32.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 4-person households, comprising 403, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 590.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Brush
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-590 (30.8%)
2-Person Households398 (20.8%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households179 (9.3%)35 (1.8%)
4-Person Households403 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households211 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households101 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,292 (67.4%)625 (32.6%)

Female Fertility in Brush

Fertility by Age in Brush

Average fertility rate in Brush is 80.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 152.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Brush
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years104 (100.0%)152.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total104 (100.0%)80.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Brush

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Brush
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years104 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total104 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Brush

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Brush
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma68 (65.4%)190.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree36 (34.6%)283.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total104 (100.0%)80.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Brush

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Brush
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total104 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Brush

Income Overview in Brush

Per Capita Income in Brush is $29,272, while median incomes of families and households are $78,522 and $64,475 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,304$29,272
Median Family Income1,292$78,522
Mean Family Income1,292$98,864
Median Household Income1,917$64,475
Mean Household Income1,917$78,488
Income Deficit1,292$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,30453.20%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,30446.80¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,3040.48

Earnings by Sex in Brush

Average Earnings in Brush are $40,300, $52,137 for men and $24,402 for women, a difference of 53.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Brush
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,376 (54.3%)$52,137
Female1,160 (45.7%)$24,402
Total2,536 (100.0%)$40,300

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Brush

The most common earnings brackets in Brush are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (266 | 19.3%) and $22,500 to $24,999 for women (205 | 17.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Brush
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less29 (2.1%)68 (5.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9995 (0.4%)78 (6.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499116 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99923 (1.7%)15 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)43 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99928 (2.0%)110 (9.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49964 (4.6%)10 (0.9%)
$17,500 to $19,99926 (1.9%)35 (3.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49940 (2.9%)65 (5.6%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)205 (17.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99949 (3.6%)115 (9.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99932 (2.3%)72 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)16 (1.4%)
$40,000 to $44,99980 (5.8%)147 (12.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999143 (10.4%)81 (7.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99962 (4.5%)12 (1.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999103 (7.5%)21 (1.8%)
$65,000 to $74,999266 (19.3%)9 (0.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999221 (16.1%)16 (1.4%)
$100,000+89 (6.5%)42 (3.6%)
Total1,376 (100.0%)1,160 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Brush

Average earnings in Brush are $61,576 for men and $27,752 for women, a difference of 54.9%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $68,409, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $51,270. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $49,550, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $23,675.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Brush
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$51,270$0
High School Diploma$68,338$0
College or Associate's Degree$59,362$23,675
Bachelor's Degree$68,409$48,772
Graduate Degree--
Total$61,576$27,752

Family Income in Brush

Family Income Brackets in Brush

According to the Brush family income data, there are 339 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.2% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 16 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Brush
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000161.2%
$10,000 to $14,999483.7%
$15,000 to $24,999594.6%
$25,000 to $34,999544.2%
$35,000 to $49,999846.5%
$50,000 to $74,99933926.2%
$75,000 to $99,99929522.8%
$100,000 to $149,99919314.9%
$150,000 to $199,99917613.6%
$200,000+312.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Brush

4-person families (320 | 24.8%) account for the highest median family income in Brush with $106,250 per family, while 2-person families (415 | 32.1%) have the highest median income of $30,586 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Brush
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families415 (32.1%)$61,172
3-Person Families245 (19.0%)$86,076
4-Person Families320 (24.8%)$106,250
5-Person Families211 (16.3%)$77,707
6-Person Families101 (7.8%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,292 (100.0%)$78,522

Family Income by Number of Earners in Brush

The median family income in Brush is $78,522, with families comprising 3+ earners (236) having the highest median family income of $108,682, while families with no earners (197) have the lowest median family income of $39,089, accounting for 18.3% and 15.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Brush
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners197 (15.2%)$39,089
1 Earner327 (25.3%)$77,576
2 Earners532 (41.2%)$75,000
3+ Earners236 (18.3%)$108,682
Total1,292 (100.0%)$78,522

Household Income in Brush

Household Income Brackets in Brush

With 330 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Brush, accounting for 17.2% of all households. In contrast, only 42 households (2.2%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Brush
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001789.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991286.7%
$15,000 to $24,9991538.0%
$25,000 to $34,99921311.1%
$35,000 to $49,9991538.0%
$50,000 to $74,99933017.2%
$75,000 to $99,99929315.3%
$100,000 to $149,99924712.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991769.2%
$200,000+422.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Brush

The median household income in Brush is $64,475, with the highest median household income of $99,970 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 599 households (31.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 175 households (9.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Brush
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years175 (9.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years659 (34.4%)$70,018
45 to 64 Years599 (31.2%)$99,970
65+ Years484 (25.3%)$36,304
Total1,917 (100.0%)$64,475

Poverty in Brush

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Brush

With 10.9% poverty level for males and 21.1% for females among the residents of Brush, 35 to 44 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 94 males (29.5%) and 40 females (44.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Brush
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years65 (21.6%)68 (41.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)40 (44.0%)
6 to 11 Years80 (27.6%)35 (11.6%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)59 (17.1%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)83 (18.8%)
35 to 44 Years94 (29.5%)34 (18.4%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)117 (34.1%)
55 to 64 Years23 (8.9%)31 (16.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)14 (10.2%)
75 Years and over14 (6.0%)45 (21.2%)
Total276 (10.9%)526 (21.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Brush

According to the poverty statistics in Brush, males aged 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Brush
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years236 (78.4%)95 (58.3%)
5 Years22 (100.0%)51 (56.0%)
6 to 11 Years210 (72.4%)268 (88.4%)
12 to 14 Years85 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)
15 Years42 (100.0%)33 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years96 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years262 (100.0%)286 (82.9%)
25 to 34 Years326 (100.0%)358 (81.2%)
35 to 44 Years225 (70.5%)151 (81.6%)
45 to 54 Years194 (100.0%)226 (65.9%)
55 to 64 Years235 (91.1%)155 (83.3%)
65 to 74 Years110 (100.0%)123 (89.8%)
75 Years and over219 (94.0%)167 (78.8%)
Total2,262 (89.1%)1,970 (78.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Brush

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Brush show that 2.9% or 28 of the total 970 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 9.7%, comprising of 28 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Brush
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children339 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children342 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children261 (90.3%)28 (9.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total942 (97.1%)28 (2.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Brush

According to the poverty data in Brush, 9.1% or 14 single-father households and 63.9% or 108 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (20.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 59 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Brush
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children14 (20.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)49 (59.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)59 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (9.1%)108 (63.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Brush

The poverty data for Brush shows that 28 of the married-couple family households (2.9%) and 122 of the single-parent households (37.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 households (9.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 59 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Brush
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)14 (14.4%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)49 (29.5%)
3 or 4 Children28 (9.7%)59 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total28 (2.9%)122 (37.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Brush

Employment by Class of Employer in Brush

Among the 2,158 employed individuals in Brush, private company employees (1,302 | 60.3%), local government employees (354 | 16.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (270 | 12.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Brush
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,30260.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)321.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1285.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations27012.5%
Local Government Employees35416.4%
State Government Employees572.6%
Federal Government Employees150.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,158100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Brush

According to the labor force statistics for Brush, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,947), 61.4% or 2,423 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 94 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 384 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.2% or 47 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Brush
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years201 (57.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years384 (100.0%)47 (12.2%)
25 to 29 Years189 (54.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years361 (84.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years392 (73.5%)47 (12.0%)
45 to 54 Years477 (84.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years211 (73.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years127 (73.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years72 (22.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over10 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,423 (61.4%)94 (3.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Brush

According to labor force statistics for Brush, 75.2% of individuals (1,757) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,337) are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 47 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 95.5% or 383 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.4% or 25 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Brush
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School267 (71.0%)35 (9.4%)
High School Diploma377 (53.9%)41 (5.8%)
College / Associate Degree730 (84.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher383 (95.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,757 (75.2%)63 (2.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Brush

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Brush are Management (417 | 17.9%), Community & Social Service (171 | 7.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (130 | 5.6%), Health Technologists (130 | 5.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (105 | 4.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Brush

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Brush, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (82.1%), Management (65.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (50.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Community & Social Service (70.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (52.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Brush
OccupationMaleFemale
Management271 (65.0%)146 (35.0%)
Business & Financial46 (82.1%)10 (17.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 50 (29.2%)121 (70.8%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)66 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library50 (47.6%)55 (52.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating66 (50.8%)64 (49.2%)
Health Technologists66 (50.8%)64 (49.2%)
Total (Category)433 (55.9%)341 (44.1%)
Total (Overall)1,307 (56.1%)1,023 (43.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Brush are Healthcare Support (207 | 8.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (122 | 5.2%), Security & Protection (105 | 4.5%), Law Enforcement (93 | 4.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (32 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Brush

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Brush, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Security & Protection (83.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (71.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (45.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Brush
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)207 (100.0%)
Security & Protection88 (83.8%)17 (16.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement76 (81.7%)17 (18.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving66 (54.1%)56 (45.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance9 (28.1%)23 (71.9%)
Personal Care & Service28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)191 (38.7%)303 (61.3%)
Total (Overall)1,307 (56.1%)1,023 (43.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Brush are Office & Administration (243 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (190 | 8.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Brush

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Brush
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related123 (64.7%)67 (35.3%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)243 (100.0%)
Total (Category)123 (28.4%)310 (71.6%)
Total (Overall)1,307 (56.1%)1,023 (43.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Brush are Construction & Extraction (138 | 5.9%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (77 | 3.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Brush

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Brush
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction138 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)215 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,307 (56.1%)1,023 (43.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Brush are Production (215 | 9.2%), Material Moving (106 | 4.5%), and Transportation (93 | 4.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Brush

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Brush
OccupationMaleFemale
Production203 (94.4%)12 (5.6%)
Transportation79 (85.0%)14 (15.0%)
Material Moving63 (59.4%)43 (40.6%)
Total (Category)345 (83.3%)69 (16.7%)
Total (Overall)1,307 (56.1%)1,023 (43.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Brush

Employment Industries in Brush

The major employment industries in Brush include Health Care & Social Assistance (338 | 14.5%), Accommodation & Food Services (287 | 12.3%), Retail Trade (273 | 11.7%), Construction (271 | 11.6%), and Public Administration (269 | 11.6%).
Employment Industries in Brush

Employment Industries by Sex in Brush

The Brush industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (80.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (77.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Brush
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction271 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing216 (81.8%)48 (18.2%)
Wholesale Trade41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade171 (62.6%)102 (37.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing23 (62.2%)14 (37.8%)
Utilities102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)45 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing14 (36.8%)24 (63.2%)
Professional & Scientific46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support12 (27.3%)32 (72.7%)
Educational Services75 (65.2%)40 (34.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance66 (19.5%)272 (80.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services66 (23.0%)221 (77.0%)
Public Administration76 (28.2%)193 (71.8%)
Total1,307 (56.1%)1,023 (43.9%)

Education in Brush

School Enrollment in Brush

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,300 students in Brush are elementary school (510 | 39.2%), high school (257 | 19.8%), and middle school (144 | 11.1%).
School Enrollment in Brush
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1138.7%
Kindergarten513.9%
Elementary School51039.2%
Middle School14411.1%
High School25719.8%
College / Undergraduate13210.2%
Graduate / Professional937.1%
Total1,300100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Brush

Out of a total of 1,300 students who are enrolled in schools in Brush, 315 (24.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 985 (75.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 89 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 62 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Brush
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old528 (94.5%)31 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds61 (31.0%)136 (69.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds201 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds27 (42.9%)36 (57.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)89 (100.0%)
35 Years and over29 (56.9%)22 (43.1%)
Total985 (75.8%)315 (24.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Brush

Education (135 | 21.7%), science & technology (128 | 20.6%), business (95 | 15.3%), social sciences (71 | 11.4%), and psychology (70 | 11.3%) are the most common fields of study among 622 individuals in Brush who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Brush
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics416.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural91.5%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology7011.3%
Social Sciences7111.4%
Engineering81.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology12820.6%
Business9515.3%
Education13521.7%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History223.5%
Visual & Performing Arts61.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities375.9%
Total622100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Brush

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Brush

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Brush are males with 2 vehicles (572, accounting for 45.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (270, making up 62.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Brush
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle66 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle188 (15.1%)260 (28.5%)
2 Vehicles572 (45.9%)270 (29.6%)
3 Vehicles288 (23.1%)268 (29.3%)
4 Vehicles81 (6.5%)115 (12.6%)
5 or more Vehicles50 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,245 (100.0%)913 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Brush

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Brush are 5 to 9 minutes (608 commuters, 28.8%), 10 to 14 minutes (464 commuters, 22.0%), and 20 to 24 minutes (262 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Brush
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1527.2%
5 to 9 Minutes60828.8%
10 to 14 Minutes46422.0%
15 to 19 Minutes1999.4%
20 to 24 Minutes26212.4%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes1014.8%
35 to 39 Minutes251.2%
40 to 44 Minutes361.7%
45 to 59 Minutes90.4%
60 to 89 Minutes1708.1%
90 or more Minutes844.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Brush

The most common commute times in Brush are 5 to 9 minutes (327 commuters, 26.3%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (281 commuters, 32.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Brush
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes35 (2.8%)117 (13.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes327 (26.3%)281 (32.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes287 (23.1%)177 (20.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes93 (7.5%)106 (12.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes192 (15.4%)70 (8.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes23 (1.8%)78 (9.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes25 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)36 (4.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes9 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes170 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes84 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Brush

The most frequent times of departure to work in Brush are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (261, 21.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (214, 24.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Brush
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM64 (5.1%)12 (1.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM231 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)53 (6.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM261 (21.0%)45 (5.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM174 (14.0%)99 (11.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM158 (12.7%)161 (18.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM141 (11.3%)214 (24.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM6 (0.5%)67 (7.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)59 (6.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM58 (4.7%)82 (9.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM15 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM26 (2.1%)73 (8.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM111 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,245 (100.0%)865 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Brush

Occupancy by Ownership in Brush

Of the total 1,917 dwellings in Brush, owner-occupied units account for 1,230 (64.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 687 (35.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Brush
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,23064.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units68735.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,917100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Brush

Occupancy by Household Size in Brush
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household59030.8%
2-Person Household39820.8%
3-Person Household21411.2%
4+ Person Household71537.3%
Total Housing Units1,917100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Brush

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Brush
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household252 (42.7%)338 (57.3%)
2-Person Household352 (88.4%)46 (11.6%)
3-Person Household202 (94.4%)12 (5.6%)
4+ Person Household424 (59.3%)291 (40.7%)
Total Housing Units1,230 (64.2%)687 (35.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Brush

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Brush
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School291 (68.8%)132 (31.2%)
High School Diploma331 (70.4%)139 (29.6%)
College/Associate Degree309 (45.3%)373 (54.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher299 (87.4%)43 (12.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Brush

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Brush
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years54928.6%
35 to 44 Years28514.9%
45 to 54 Years32216.8%
55 to 64 Years27714.4%
65 to 74 Years1186.2%
75 to 84 Years32917.2%
85 Years and Over371.9%
Total1,917100.0%

Housing Finances in Brush

Median Income by Occupancy in Brush

Median Income by Occupancy in Brush
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,230 (64.2%)$72,096
Renter-Occupied687 (35.8%)$24,174
Average1,917 (100.0%)$64,475

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Brush

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Brush
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00018 (1.5%)16 (2.3%)
$5,000 to $9,99929 (2.4%)116 (16.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99914 (1.1%)114 (16.6%)
$15,000 to $19,99922 (1.8%)18 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99915 (1.2%)99 (14.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999157 (12.8%)56 (8.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999153 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999228 (18.5%)102 (14.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999259 (21.1%)35 (5.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999117 (9.5%)131 (19.1%)
$150,000 or more218 (17.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,230 (100.0%)687 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Brush

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Brush
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30047 (3.8%)75 (10.9%)
$300 to $499234 (19.0%)45 (6.6%)
$500 to $799276 (22.4%)144 (21.0%)
$800 to $99936 (2.9%)99 (14.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499338 (27.5%)166 (24.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999195 (15.9%)158 (23.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49954 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99950 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,230 (100.0%)687 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Brush

Housing Structures in Brush

Housing Structures in Brush
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,41373.7%
Single Unit, Attached824.3%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments492.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1065.5%
10 or more Apartments1668.7%
Mobile Home / Other1015.3%
Total1,917100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Brush

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Brush
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,106 (78.3%)307 (21.7%)
Single Unit, Attached23 (28.1%)59 (72.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments12 (24.5%)37 (75.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)106 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)166 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other89 (88.1%)12 (11.9%)
Total1,230 (64.2%)687 (35.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Brush

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Brush
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)46 (6.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)257 (37.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms300 (24.4%)218 (31.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms574 (46.7%)12 (1.8%)
8 or more Rooms356 (28.9%)154 (22.4%)
Total1,230 (100.0%)687 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Brush

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Brush
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas978 (79.5%)336 (48.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas35 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity205 (16.7%)351 (51.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels12 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,230 (100.0%)687 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Brush

Household Vehicle Usage in Brush
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)213 (31.0%)
1 Vehicle177 (14.4%)308 (44.8%)
2 Vehicles743 (60.4%)122 (17.8%)
3 or more Vehicles310 (25.2%)44 (6.4%)
Total1,230 (100.0%)687 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Brush

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Brush

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units574656
Median Property Value$236,700$255,600
Median Household Income$60,313$147
Monthly Housing Costs$535$0
Real Estate Taxes$993$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Brush

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Brush
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00083 (14.5%)65 (9.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99961 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999336 (58.5%)462 (70.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99994 (16.4%)115 (17.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)14 (2.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total574 (100.0%)656 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Brush

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Brush
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00032 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99937 (6.5%)15 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999129 (22.5%)14 (2.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99972 (12.5%)28 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999119 (20.7%)81 (12.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99957 (9.9%)109 (16.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99957 (9.9%)202 (30.8%)
$150,000 or more71 (12.4%)60 (9.1%)
Total574 (100.0%)656 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Brush

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Brush
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x182 (31.7%)79,261 (12,082.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x72 (12.5%)192 (29.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x101 (17.6%)196 (29.9%)
4.0x or more201 (35.0%)184 (28.1%)
Total574 (100.0%)656 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Brush

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Brush
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800168 (29.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499212 (36.9%)272 (41.5%)
$800 to $1,499194 (33.8%)87 (13.3%)
Total574 (100.0%)656 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Brush

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brush

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brush
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years530 (91.8%)47 (8.2%)
6 to 18 Years937 (94.8%)51 (5.2%)
19 to 25 Years445 (83.3%)89 (16.7%)
26 to 34 Years710 (93.7%)48 (6.3%)
35 to 44 Years504 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years519 (96.7%)18 (3.4%)
55 to 64 Years366 (82.4%)78 (17.6%)
65 to 74 Years247 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older445 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,703 (93.4%)331 (6.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Brush

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Brush
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born530 (91.8%)47 (8.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen937 (94.8%)51 (5.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen445 (83.3%)89 (16.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Brush

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Brush
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000664 (97.4%)18 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999545 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,095 (94.6%)62 (5.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,019 (86.1%)164 (13.9%)
$100,000 and over1,358 (94.0%)87 (6.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brush

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brush
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6412 (71.4%)272 (47.1%)
6 to 18 Years595 (60.2%)536 (54.2%)
19 to 25 Years251 (47.0%)194 (36.3%)
25 to 34 Years345 (45.5%)490 (64.6%)
35 to 44 Years84 (16.7%)420 (83.3%)
45 to 54 Years111 (20.7%)437 (81.4%)
55 to 64 Years106 (23.9%)321 (72.3%)
65 to 74 Years247 (100.0%)207 (83.8%)
75 Years and over445 (100.0%)294 (66.1%)
Total2,596 (51.6%)3,171 (63.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Brush

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Brush
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years64 (10.9%)82 (10.4%)
35 to 64 Years117 (15.2%)200 (28.0%)
65 to 74 Years25 (22.7%)15 (11.0%)
75 Years and over173 (74.3%)78 (36.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Brush

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Brush: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years64 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years92 (11.9%)57 (8.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (8.2%)15 (11.0%)
75 Years and over139 (59.7%)45 (21.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Brush: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years78 (10.1%)17 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Brush: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)70 (8.9%)
35 to 64 Years103 (13.4%)73 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over48 (20.6%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Brush: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)35 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years51 (6.6%)48 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years16 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over46 (19.7%)33 (15.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Brush: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years37 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years16 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)13 (6.1%)

Technology Access in Brush

Computing Device Access in Brush

Computing Device Access in Brush
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,34870.3%
Smartphone1,70088.7%
Tablet1,28867.2%
No Computing Device753.9%
Total1,917100.0%

Internet Access in Brush

Internet Access in Brush
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet50.3%
Broadband Home1,42874.5%
Cellular Data Only24612.8%
Satellite Internet1527.9%
No Internet1256.5%
Total1,917100.0%

Brush Summary

Brush is a small city located in Morgan County, Colorado, United States. The city is situated along the South Platte River, approximately 100 miles northeast of Denver. As of the 2010 census, the population of Brush was 5,463.

Geography

Brush is located at 40°17'25" North, 103°36'17" West (40.290278, -103.604722). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.3 square miles, all of it land.

History

The area that is now Brush was first settled in the late 1800s by homesteaders. The town was named after a nearby brush-covered hill. The town was officially incorporated in 1885.
In the early 1900s, Brush was a major stop on the Union Pacific Railroad. The railroad brought many new settlers to the area, and the town grew rapidly. By 1910, the population had grown to 1,845.
In the 1920s, the Great Western Sugar Company opened a sugar beet processing plant in Brush. This brought a large influx of new residents to the area, and the population grew to 3,845 by 1930.
The sugar beet industry continued to be a major part of the local economy until the late 1970s, when the plant closed. Since then, the economy of Brush has diversified, with agriculture, manufacturing, and retail businesses providing employment for many of the city's residents.

Economy

The economy of Brush is largely based on agriculture, manufacturing, and retail businesses. The city is home to several large agricultural operations, including a large dairy farm and a large hog farm.
Manufacturing is also an important part of the local economy. The city is home to several manufacturing companies, including a plastics manufacturer and a metal fabrication company.
Retail businesses are also an important part of the local economy. The city is home to several large retail stores, including a Walmart Supercenter and a Lowe's Home Improvement store.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Brush was 5,463. The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.7% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Brush was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,938. The per capita income for the city was $17,945. About 11.3% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Brush?
Total Population of Brush is 5,304.
What is the Total Male Population of Brush?
Total Male Population of Brush is 2,613.
What is the Total Female Population of Brush?
Total Female Population of Brush is 2,691.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Brush?
There are 97.10 Males per 100 Females in Brush.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Brush?
There are 102.99 Females per 100 Males in Brush.
What is the Median Population Age in Brush?
Median Population Age in Brush is 31.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Brush
Average Family Size in Brush is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Brush
Average Household Size in Brush is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Brush?
Per Capita income in Brush is $29,272.
What is the Median Family Income in Brush?
Median Family Income in Brush is $78,522.
What is the Median Household income in Brush?
Median Household Income in Brush is $64,475.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Brush?
Income or Wage Gap in Brush is 53.2%.
Women in Brush earn 46.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Brush?
Inequality or Gini Index in Brush is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Brush?
There are 2,423 People in the Labor Forcein in Brush.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Brush?
61.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Brush.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Brush?
Unemployment Rate in Brush is 3.9%.