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Gilpin County

Colorado · 5,808 residents · 150.023 sq mi
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Gilpin County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,547. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $387,000. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,808
+22%since 2000
from 4,757 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.7
+25%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Gilpin County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,547
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,942 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,076
+126%since 2000
from $26,148 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.7%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$387,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $187,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,245
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $842 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
19.6% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+18%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(4,377)
Black0.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(202)
Asian0.7%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(634)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(4,952)
Black0.6%(32)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(380)
Asian1.5%(85)
Other4.9%(284)
Diversity Score30.9%(1,792)
Segregation Score12.4%(722)
Diversity Score
31
+132%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
12
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 29.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.2%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.1%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilpin County, Colorado?

Gilpin County, Colorado has about 5,808 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gilpin County, Colorado earns about $90,547 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 $387,000, and the typical rent is about $1,245 a month.

How educated are people in Gilpin County, Colorado?

About 44.3% 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 5.5% 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 2,738 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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

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