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Gunbarrel

Colorado · 9,554 residents · 6.246 sq mi
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Gunbarrel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,951. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $568,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,554
+1%since 2000
from 9,435 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,530 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,511 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+9%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Gunbarrel
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,951
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,022 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,587
+58%since 2000
from $36,478 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food7.8%
US avg: 2%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$568,900
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $258,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,663
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $950 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
32.3% rent
Afford Score
6.5
+68%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score19%(1,791)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(8,009)
Black0.9%(88)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(584)
Asian3.2%(307)
Other2.3%(219)
Diversity Score29.7%(2,837)
Diversity Score
30
+56%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 98.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gunbarrel, Colorado?

Gunbarrel, Colorado has about 9,554 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gunbarrel, Colorado?

The typical household in Gunbarrel, Colorado earns about $87,951 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 $568,900, and the typical rent is about $1,663 a month.

How educated are people in Gunbarrel, Colorado?

About 67.8% 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 9.9% 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 162 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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