CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Gilcrest

Colorado · 1,034 residents · 0.811 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Greeley metro area
Compare
The short version

Gilcrest has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,595. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $129,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,034
−11%since 2000
from 1,162 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,275 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.6
+19%since 2000
from 28.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8929681K1K1K1990201020202024Gilcrest
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,595
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$17,307
+35%since 2000
from $12,863 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.265
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$936
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−27.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.6%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+21%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2023
RELATED:See current rent listings in Gilcrest on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(505)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino54.9%(638)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.9%(719)
2010
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(435)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino55.5%(574)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other1.4%(14)
Diversity Score64.3%(664)
Diversity Score
64
+4%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+5%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.6%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
42.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
18.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Gilcrest

Webster
Pop 989
Indian Lake Estates
Pop 984
North DeLand
Pop 1,102
Center Hill
Pop 1,081
Places similar to Gilcrest
Head to head

Compare Gilcrest to nearby cities

GILCREST VS
Milliken
Income$107,500+131%
Home value$406,700+215%
Population9,183+803%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GILCREST VS
Evans
Income$75,563+62%
Home value$351,000+171%
Population22,500+2112%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GILCREST VS
Johnstown
Income$128,995+177%
Home value$540,300+318%
Population22,433+2106%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GILCREST VS
Greeley
Income$69,881+50%
Home value$402,500+211%
Population115,073+11215%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilcrest, Colorado?

Gilcrest, Colorado has about 1,034 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilcrest, Colorado?

The typical household in Gilcrest, Colorado earns about $46,595 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilcrest, Colorado expensive?

In Gilcrest, Colorado, the median home is worth about $129,300, and the typical rent is about $936 a month.

How educated are people in Gilcrest, Colorado?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gilcrest, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilcrest, Colorado?

About 6.4% of people in Gilcrest, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilcrest, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilcrest, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 50 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Colorado
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Gilcrest with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →