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Gilpin County

Colorado · 6,073 residents (2025 est.) · 150.023 sq mi
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#43Highest homeownership rateof 3,14487.5%#71Most educatedof 3,14452.8%#94Most expensive homesof 3,139$573,900
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Gilpin County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,361. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 53% 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 $573,900. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,901
+24%since 2000
from 4,757 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
+14%since 2009
from 35 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
47.2
+23%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,073 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Gilpin County
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.1%(300)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.6%(269)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.7%(276)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.4%(144)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243%(175)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.9%(641)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.1%(774)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.5%(854)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.5%(1,153)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.7%(865)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.3%(374)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(76)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,361
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,942 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,765
+129%since 2000
from $26,148 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.8%
+32.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+10%since 2010
from 0.390 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$573,900
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $187,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,658
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $842 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.9%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+16%since 2009
from 5.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
81
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Gilpin County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(4,377)
Black0.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(202)
Asian0.7%(33)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(5,002)
Black2.6%(152)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(436)
Asian1.1%(62)
Other4.2%(249)
Diversity Score
34
+58%since 2009
from 22 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
12
−1%since 2020
from 12 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.5%(324)
Salvadoran0.5%(30)
Puerto Rican0.3%(16)
Cuban0%(2)
Asian origin
Thai0.5%(29)
Chinese0.4%(23)
Vietnamese0.2%(10)
Ancestry
German26.5%(1,566)
Irish16.5%(974)
English12.7%(750)
Italian7.3%(433)
Swedish6.3%(372)
Scottish6.2%(365)
American5.8%(342)
Norwegian2.8%(163)
Polish2.4%(140)
Dutch2.2%(130)
Hungarian2.1%(124)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
French1.7%(103)
Scotch-Irish1.4%(84)
Welsh1.3%(76)
Russian1.1%(62)
Greek0.8%(50)
Danish0.5%(28)
Lithuanian0.5%(27)
Croatian0.4%(25)
Latvian0.4%(24)
Austrian0.3%(17)
Slovak0.2%(14)
Ukrainian0.2%(14)
Bulgarian0.2%(13)
Swiss0.2%(13)
Finnish0.2%(10)
Slovene0.1%(8)
Canadian0.1%(6)
Jamaican0.1%(5)
Czech0%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.8%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+10%since 2000
from 29.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2017
from 80.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 94.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married17%(459)
Married55.6%(1,503)
Widowed7.5%(204)
Divorced19.9%(538)
Women 15+
Never married16.8%(394)
Married60%(1,411)
Widowed12.3%(290)
Divorced10.9%(257)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilpin County, Colorado?

Gilpin County, Colorado has about 5,901 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilpin County, Colorado?

The typical household in Gilpin County, Colorado earns about $95,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilpin County, Colorado expensive?

In Gilpin County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $573,900, and the typical rent is about $1,658 a month.

How educated are people in Gilpin County, Colorado?

About 52.8% of adults age 25 and over in Gilpin County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilpin County, Colorado?

About 11.2% of people in Gilpin County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilpin County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilpin County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,831 residents, a change of about 92 percent over that period.

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

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