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Gunnison County

Colorado · 15,324 residents · 3,239.14 sq mi
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Gunnison County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,356. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $335,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,324
+10%since 2000
from 13,956 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
+13%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K14K16K18K1990201020202024Gunnison County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,356
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,916 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,490
+33%since 2000
from $21,407 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$335,100
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $179,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$799
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $593 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
40.1% rent
Vacancy rate
44.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.8
+39%since 2000
from 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(12,886)
Black0.4%(55)
Hispanic / Latino5%(700)
Asian0.5%(71)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.3%(1,992)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(13,658)
Black0.3%(45)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(1,255)
Asian0.6%(94)
Other2.6%(396)
Diversity Score26.4%(4,042)
Diversity Score
26
+85%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 43.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
−1%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
52.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
14.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
10.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.6%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gunnison County, Colorado?

Gunnison County, Colorado has about 15,324 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gunnison County, Colorado earns about $49,356 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 $335,100, and the typical rent is about $799 a month.

How educated are people in Gunnison County, Colorado?

About 45.8% 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 10.8% 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 5,051 residents, a change of about 49 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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