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Gunnison

Colorado · 6,560 residents · 4.849 sq mi
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Gunnison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,386. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 58% 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 $259,500. At a median age of 28.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,560
+21%since 2000
from 5,409 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,353 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 1,115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.4
+20%since 2000
from 23.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Gunnison
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,386
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,768 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,982
+64%since 2000
from $15,196 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$259,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$937
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 42.7% in 2000
56.9% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+11%since 2000
from 5.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(4,854)
Black0.6%(33)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(374)
Asian0.5%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score19%(1,028)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(5,090)
Black1%(63)
Hispanic / Latino15%(987)
Asian0.9%(61)
Other2.8%(182)
Diversity Score42.4%(2,782)
Diversity Score
42
+123%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.9%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
+6%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Female
46.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−68.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gunnison, Colorado?

Gunnison, Colorado has about 6,560 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gunnison, Colorado?

The typical household in Gunnison, Colorado earns about $44,386 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gunnison, Colorado expensive?

In Gunnison, Colorado, the median home is worth about $259,500, and the typical rent is about $937 a month.

How educated are people in Gunnison, Colorado?

About 57.9% of adults age 25 and over in Gunnison, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gunnison, Colorado?

About 22.7% of people in Gunnison, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gunnison, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Gunnison, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,924 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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