CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Gilcrest

Colorado · 1,029 residents · 0.811 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Greeley metro area
Compare
The short version

Gilcrest has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,917. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $204,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,029
−11%since 2000
from 1,162 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,269 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
+27%since 2000
from 28.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8929681K1K1K1990201020202024Gilcrest
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,917
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$21,823
+70%since 2000
from $12,863 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+42%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44%(453)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino52.4%(539)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score63%(648)
Diversity Score
63
+2%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.1 min
+97%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.3%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
42.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
16.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.1%
−61.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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+71%
Home value$406,700+99%
Population9,183+803%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GILCREST VS
Evans
Income$75,563+20%
Home value$351,000+72%
Population22,500+2112%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GILCREST VS
Johnstown
Income$128,995+105%
Home value$540,300+164%
Population22,433+2106%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GILCREST VS
Greeley
Income$69,881+11%
Home value$402,500+97%
Population115,073+11215%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilcrest, Colorado?

Gilcrest, Colorado has about 1,029 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilcrest, Colorado?

The typical household in Gilcrest, Colorado earns about $62,917 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 $204,500, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Gilcrest, Colorado?

About 10.1% 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 11.2% 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 55 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 →