Brush, Colorado facts for kids
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Brush, Colorado
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Brush, Colorado.
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Location within Morgan County, Colorado
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 Brush, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Morgan County |
| Incorporated | November 24, 1884 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Statutory City |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.834 sq mi (7.339 km2) |
| • Land | 2.831 sq mi (7.331 km2) |
| • Water | 0.003 sq mi (0.008 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,239 ft (1,292 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,339 |
| • Density | 1,886/sq mi (728/km2) |
| • Metro | 29,111 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
80723
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| FIPS code | 08-09555 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409926 |
| Website | City of Brush |
Brush is a city in Morgan County, Colorado, United States. In 2020, about 5,339 people lived there. Brush is also part of the larger Fort Morgan area.
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History of Brush, Colorado
Brush, Colorado was named after a man called Jared L. Brush. He was an important cattle rancher in Colorado. Even though the town is named after him, Jared L. Brush never actually lived in Brush. He helped to settle the area now known as Greeley. Later, he became the Lieutenant Governor of Colorado. He enjoyed visiting "his town" often. The town officially became a city after an election in 1884.
Geography and Climate
Brush is located in Colorado. In 2020, the city covered a total area of about 7.339 square kilometers. Only a very small part of this area, about 0.008 square kilometers, is water.
What is the Climate Like in Brush?
Brush has a semi-arid climate. This means it is usually dry, but not a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot.
| Climate data for Brush, Colorado | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 4 (39) |
6 (43) |
10 (50) |
16 (60) |
21 (70) |
27 (81) |
32 (89) |
31 (87) |
26 (79) |
19 (66) |
10 (50) |
6 (42) |
17 (63) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −11 (12) |
−9 (16) |
−6 (22) |
−1 (31) |
6 (42) |
11 (51) |
14 (58) |
13 (56) |
8 (47) |
2 (35) |
−6 (22) |
−9 (15) |
1 (34) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 10 (0.4) |
13 (0.5) |
25 (1) |
46 (1.8) |
74 (2.9) |
64 (2.5) |
71 (2.8) |
48 (1.9) |
38 (1.5) |
25 (1) |
15 (0.6) |
15 (0.6) |
440 (17.5) |
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People Living in Brush
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 112 | — | |
| 1900 | 381 | 240.2% | |
| 1910 | 997 | 161.7% | |
| 1920 | 2,103 | 110.9% | |
| 1930 | 2,312 | 9.9% | |
| 1940 | 2,481 | 7.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,431 | −2.0% | |
| 1960 | 3,621 | 49.0% | |
| 1970 | 3,377 | −6.7% | |
| 1980 | 4,082 | 20.9% | |
| 1990 | 4,165 | 2.0% | |
| 2000 | 5,117 | 22.9% | |
| 2010 | 5,463 | 6.8% | |
| 2020 | 5,339 | −2.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 5,117 people living in Brush. There were 1,836 households, which are groups of people living together. About 35% of these households had children under 18. Many families were married couples living together.
The people in Brush came from different backgrounds. About 75% were White, and about 50% were of Hispanic or Latino heritage. The average age of people in Brush was 35 years old.
Culture and Community Life
Farming and ranching are very important to the economy of Brush. These activities help the community grow and thrive.
Local Events and Landmarks
- The Brush Rodeo is a popular event held every July.
- The Morgan County Fair shows off local 4-H projects and farm animals.
- The East Morgan County Library is a great place to find books and learn.
- The city museum is in an old school building. It teaches about the town's history.
Brush High School: Home of the Beetdiggers
The mascot for Brush High School is the Beetdigger. This name shows how important sugar beets are to the area's farming. The school's football team has won many state championships. They play their games at Beetdigger Stadium.
Education in Brush
Brush has its own school district, called Brush School District Re 2J.
Elementary Schools
- Thomson Elementary School is located at 422 Ray Street.
- Beaver Valley Elementary School is located at 2710 Mill Street.
Secondary Campus
- Brush Secondary Campus is for older students. It is located at 1600 Mill Street.
Getting Around: Transportation
Brush is connected to other places by several important roads.
Major Highways Near Brush
- Interstate 76 connects Brush to Denver, which is about 93 miles southwest. To the northeast, this highway links Brush to Interstate 80 in Big Springs, Nebraska.
- Business Loop 76 runs along Edison Street. It reaches Fort Morgan at its western end.
- US 6 is a very long road. It connects Provincetown, Massachusetts on the east coast to Bishop, California on the west coast. It passes through Colorado and many other states.
- US 34 links Granby, Colorado with Berwyn, Illinois. It goes through Nebraska and Iowa. In Colorado, it connects Brush to cities like Greeley and Loveland.
- State Highway 71 runs from US 350 near La Junta all the way to the Nebraska state border. There, it becomes Nebraska Highway 71.
Famous People from Brush
- Pat Day, a famous jockey, was born in Brush. He won the Kentucky Derby in 1992 and is in the jockey Hall of Fame.
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Brush, Colorado.
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Location within Morgan County, Colorado
See also
In Spanish: Brush (Colorado) para niños
