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Gypsum

Colorado · 8,040 residents · 8.84 sq mi
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Gypsum is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,788. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,386 residents. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $388,800. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,040
+120%since 2000
from 3,654 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
910 / sq mi
+120%since 2000
from 413 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.8
+12%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K5K8K10K1990201020202024Gypsum
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,788
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,671 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,286
+57%since 2000
from $21,790 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade22.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$388,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $222,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,738
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $871 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+34%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(2,434)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino31.3%(1,144)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.9%(2,006)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.6%(3,748)
Black0.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino49.1%(3,949)
Asian0.9%(74)
Other0.8%(62)
Diversity Score64.9%(5,215)
Diversity Score
65
+18%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.2%
+30.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+28%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 83.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.3%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gypsum, Colorado?

Gypsum, Colorado has about 8,040 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gypsum, Colorado?

The typical household in Gypsum, Colorado earns about $77,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gypsum, Colorado expensive?

In Gypsum, Colorado, the median home is worth about $388,800, and the typical rent is about $1,738 a month.

How educated are people in Gypsum, Colorado?

About 50.2% of adults age 25 and over in Gypsum, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gypsum, Colorado?

About 11.0% of people in Gypsum, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gypsum, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Gypsum, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,290 residents, a change of about 359 percent over that period.

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

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