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Gunbarrel

Colorado · 10,051 residents · 6.246 sq mi
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The short version

Gunbarrel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,407. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $821,000. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,051
+7%since 2000
from 9,435 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,609 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1,608 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
+9%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Gunbarrel
202410K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.6%(565)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.2%(325)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.5%(253)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.9%(290)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.3%(839)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3417.3%(1,740)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.1%(1,215)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.5%(1,663)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.1%(1,413)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411%(1,110)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.5%(556)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.8%(82)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,407
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,022 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$75,226
+106%since 2000
from $36,478 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.4%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
+12%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$821,000
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $258,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,972
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $950 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
36.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.5
+52%since 2009
from 4.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(8,521)
Black1.3%(125)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(362)
Asian2.7%(258)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(8,128)
Black0.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(539)
Asian4.7%(476)
Other8.8%(888)
Diversity Score
42
+29%since 2009
from 32 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.2%(317)
Bolivian0.6%(59)
Chilean0.5%(53)
Puerto Rican0.4%(39)
Colombian0.2%(16)
Paraguayan0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Asian Indian2.1%(209)
Korean0.8%(76)
Japanese0.7%(74)
Chinese0.5%(53)
Filipino0.2%(25)
Ancestry
German22%(2,212)
Irish16.2%(1,629)
English14.9%(1,499)
Italian5.8%(579)
French5.3%(536)
Polish5%(503)
Swedish3.8%(382)
Norwegian2.4%(242)
American2.4%(241)
Scottish2.2%(226)
Arab2%(199)
Brazilian1.9%(187)
+ 31 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish1.8%(177)
British1.6%(158)
Russian1.3%(131)
Danish1.3%(128)
Moroccan1.1%(112)
Hungarian1%(103)
Dutch0.9%(93)
Welsh0.8%(79)
Czech0.8%(78)
Greek0.8%(76)
Lebanese0.6%(64)
Swiss0.6%(58)
Lithuanian0.4%(37)
Portuguese0.4%(37)
Canadian0.2%(25)
Finnish0.2%(25)
Ukrainian0.2%(23)
Austrian0.2%(20)
Kenyan0.2%(20)
Croatian0.2%(19)
Iranian0.2%(19)
Syrian0.2%(17)
Slovak0.2%(16)
Turkish0.2%(16)
Armenian0.1%(15)
Slovene0.1%(10)
West Indian0.1%(10)
Romanian0.1%(8)
Belgian0%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.1%
+25.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.8%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2017
from 93.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 85.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2016
from 9.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married40.8%(1,826)
Married49.4%(2,209)
Widowed1.1%(49)
Divorced8.8%(392)
Women 15+
Never married33.3%(1,476)
Married50.8%(2,250)
Widowed8.1%(360)
Divorced7.8%(346)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gunbarrel, Colorado?

Gunbarrel, Colorado has about 10,051 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gunbarrel, Colorado?

The typical household in Gunbarrel, Colorado earns about $109,407 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gunbarrel, Colorado expensive?

In Gunbarrel, Colorado, the median home is worth about $821,000, and the typical rent is about $1,972 a month.

How educated are people in Gunbarrel, Colorado?

About 70.4% of adults age 25 and over in Gunbarrel, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gunbarrel, Colorado?

About 8.8% of people in Gunbarrel, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gunbarrel, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Gunbarrel, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 659 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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