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Gunnison County

Colorado · 16,918 residents · 3,239.14 sq mi
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Gunnison County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,557. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $381,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,918
+21%since 2000
from 13,956 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+23%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K14K16K18K1990201020202024Gunnison County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,557
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,916 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,727
+58%since 2000
from $21,407 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$381,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $179,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$998
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $593 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
37.5% rent
Afford Score
6.3
+30%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(14,254)
Black0.5%(77)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(1,604)
Asian0.7%(121)
Other3.3%(561)
Diversity Score31.7%(5,365)
Segregation Score30.2%(5,102)
Diversity Score
32
+122%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 43.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+22%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−72.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gunnison County, Colorado?

Gunnison County, Colorado has about 16,918 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gunnison County, Colorado earns about $60,557 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 $381,900, and the typical rent is about $998 a month.

How educated are people in Gunnison County, Colorado?

About 57.5% 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 12.4% 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 6,645 residents, a change of about 65 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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