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Gunnison County

Colorado · 17,439 residents (2025 est.) · 3,239.14 sq mi
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#7Most educatedof 3,14464.7%#74Most expensive homesof 3,139$621,800
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Gunnison County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,527. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 65% 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 $621,800. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,241
+24%since 2000
from 13,956 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
+16%since 2009
from 5 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
+23%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:17,439 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K14K16K18K1990201020202024Gunnison County
202417K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.7%(466)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.3%(742)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.6%(800)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.1%(1,232)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2413.5%(2,333)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414%(2,412)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.6%(2,347)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.6%(2,352)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.3%(1,954)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410%(1,721)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.4%(757)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.7%(125)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,527
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,916 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,685
+146%since 2000
from $21,407 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.9%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.447 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$621,800
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $179,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,252
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $593 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
32.1%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
+2%since 2009
from 7.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
86
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Gunnison County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(12,886)
Black0.4%(55)
Hispanic / Latino5%(700)
Asian0.5%(71)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(14,499)
Black0.4%(77)
Hispanic / Latino10%(1,727)
Asian0.5%(92)
Other4.9%(846)
Diversity Score
35
+51%since 2009
from 23 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
24
−20%since 2020
from 30 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
Mexican5.4%(930)
Spaniard0.4%(65)
Ecuadorian0.3%(60)
Colombian0.3%(53)
Honduran0.2%(35)
Guatemalan0.1%(11)
Chilean0%(3)
Cuban0%(1)
Asian origin
Japanese0.4%(74)
Filipino0.2%(27)
Chinese0.1%(23)
Korean0.1%(15)
Thai0%(4)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(16)
Ancestry
German19.5%(3,364)
English15.6%(2,696)
Irish13.5%(2,320)
Italian5.9%(1,021)
Scottish4%(682)
Polish3.7%(641)
Swedish3.6%(618)
American2.8%(485)
French2.3%(396)
Norwegian2.2%(384)
Dutch2%(349)
+ 28 more ancestry groups with data
British1.5%(256)
Scotch-Irish1.5%(256)
Danish1.1%(197)
Czech1%(167)
Swiss0.9%(161)
Finnish0.9%(150)
Russian0.6%(107)
Welsh0.6%(106)
Ukrainian0.6%(105)
Turkish0.4%(77)
Croatian0.3%(55)
Lithuanian0.3%(55)
Hungarian0.3%(52)
Iranian0.3%(50)
Austrian0.3%(49)
Armenian0.3%(46)
Greek0.2%(29)
West Indian0.2%(29)
Arab0.1%(22)
Lebanese0.1%(22)
Belgian0.1%(15)
Bulgarian0.1%(14)
Australian0.1%(12)
Canadian0.1%(12)
Slovak0.1%(12)
Nigerian0.1%(10)
Serbian0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.7%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 43.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2012
from 6.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2017
from 79.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 91.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 6.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married43.4%(3,624)
Married49.9%(4,170)
Widowed0.7%(61)
Divorced6%(497)
Women 15+
Never married33.5%(2,306)
Married54.2%(3,727)
Widowed3.2%(222)
Divorced9.1%(626)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gunnison County, Colorado?

Gunnison County, Colorado has about 17,241 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gunnison County, Colorado earns about $84,527 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gunnison County, Colorado expensive?

In Gunnison County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $621,800, and the typical rent is about $1,252 a month.

How educated are people in Gunnison County, Colorado?

About 64.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gunnison County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gunnison County, Colorado?

About 11.3% of people in Gunnison County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gunnison County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Gunnison County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,968 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9638Census Tract 9637.02Census Tract 9637.01Census Tract 9636.02Census Tract 9636.01Census Tract 9639
10 ZIP codes
ZIP 81230ZIP 81224ZIP 81225ZIP 81210ZIP 81220ZIP 81241ZIP 81243ZIP 81237ZIP 81434ZIP 81239
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