Broadmoor, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Broadmoor
Census-designated place
Location in San Mateo County and the state of California
Broadmoor, California Location in the United States
Country	United States
State	California
County	San Mateo
Area
• Total	0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2)
• Land	0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0%
Elevation	348 ft (106 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	4,411
• Density	10,210.65/sq mi (3,942.63/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (PST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	94014, 94015
Area code(s)	650
FIPS code	06-08338
GNIS feature ID	0255917

Broadmoor is a small community in San Mateo County, California, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined for gathering population data, but it's not officially a city or town. Broadmoor is unique because it's completely surrounded by Daly City. In 2020, about 4,411 people lived there.

Where is Broadmoor Located?

Broadmoor is found in California at these coordinates: 37°41′33″N 122°28′44″W / 37.69250°N 122.47889°W / 37.69250; -122.47889. It's a small area, covering about 0.432 square miles (1.12 square kilometers) of land.

Who Lives in Broadmoor?

The population of Broadmoor has grown a bit over the years. In 2010, there were 4,176 people, and by 2020, this number increased to 4,411. This community is quite diverse, with people from many different backgrounds living there.

Broadmoor's Population in 2020

In 2020, Broadmoor had a population of 4,411. The area is quite densely populated, meaning many people live in a small space. The community is made up of people from various racial and ethnic backgrounds, including White, Black or African American, American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, and people of two or more races. Many residents also identify as Hispanic or Latino.

Most of the people living in Broadmoor are adults, with about 83% being 18 years old or older. About 17% of the population are younger than 18.

Broadmoor's Population in 2010

Back in 2010, Broadmoor had 4,176 residents. Similar to 2020, the community was diverse. The census showed that most people lived in family homes. The average household had about three people.

The ages of residents varied, with people of all ages living in Broadmoor. The median age was around 41.7 years old. Most homes were owned by the people living in them, while some were rented.

A Look at Broadmoor's History

For a long time, the area where Broadmoor is now was mostly farmland. But starting in the 1940s, new homes began to be built, turning it into a suburban neighborhood.

The people of Broadmoor have always wanted to keep their community separate and special. They have worked hard to prevent Daly City from taking over their area, even though Daly City has slowly surrounded Broadmoor over the years. This desire to stay independent has sometimes led to disagreements between Broadmoor and Daly City.

Keeping Broadmoor Safe

Broadmoor has its own police department, called the Broadmoor Police Department. It was started in 1948 because residents wanted faster help from the police. Before that, they relied on the San Mateo County Sheriff's Department, which was based far away.

The police department is managed by a group of three local residents called the Broadmoor Police Protection District Board of Police Commissioners. These commissioners are elected by the community every four years. In 2007, a special law was passed that officially recognized the Broadmoor Police Department as having the same legal standing as a city police department. The department has full-time and part-time police officers who work to keep the community safe.

For fire emergencies, the Colma Fire Protection District helps Broadmoor. They also provide paramedic services around the clock, every day of the year, with a paramedic always on duty.

See also

In Spanish: Broadmoor (California) para niños