City profile · Colorado · Census ACS 2023

Gunbarrel, CO

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Gunbarrel - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

10,424
Residents
$111,506
Median income
$789,200
Median home
$2,089
Median rent (state)

Gunbarrel - the verdict

Gunbarrel ranks in the 84th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

84th
percentile, household income
94th
percentile, home value
85th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Gunbarrel, CO

10,424 people live in Gunbarrel, Colorado - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Gunbarrel brings in $111,506 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 2.8%. Gunbarrel's housing stock carries a median value of $789,200, and the median resident age is 42.1 years. About 69.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 66.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Colorado carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 103.1 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $2,089 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $202 across Colorado, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 34.7 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

10,424 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Colorado

Median Household Income

$111,506 /yr

Poverty 2.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.1 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Colorado average

How does Gunbarrel compare to other US cities?

Where Gunbarrel sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 84% higher than other cities
Home value 94% pricier than other cities
Median rent 85% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Gunbarrel against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Colorado only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Colorado-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher is Gunbarrel's strongest outlier among Colorado cities

Among the 408 Colorado cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Gunbarrel ranks #40 - the 90th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Gunbarrel only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#96 of 379
75th percentile in Colorado
Median Gross Rent
#44 of 408
57th percentile in Colorado
Median Home Value
#60 of 388
85th percentile in Colorado
Poverty Rate
#246 of 408
39th percentile in Colorado
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#40 of 408
90th percentile in Colorado

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Colorado only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

84thIncome percentile

84th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Gunbarrel's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$789,200 6th percentile more affordable than 6% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). This entry sits in this band. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Gunbarrel $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Gunbarrel, CO Gunbarrel, CO's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Gunbarrel, CO-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Gunbarrel, CO median $111,506/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Gunbarrel, CO's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Gunbarrel, CO. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 69.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 66.5%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
10,424
Median Income
$111,506
Median Home Value
$789,200
Median Age
42.1
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Labor force participation
66.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
69.9%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
58.5%
Carpool
1.6%
Public Transit
1.3%
Walk
1.7%
Work from Home
34.5%
Other
2.4%

Based on 5,933 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Colorado - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$90
avg/month
Natural Gas
$62
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$202
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Colorado state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Colorado state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Gunbarrel sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.1
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,089/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
34.7 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Colorado

Edwards
10,415 people
Rifle
10,466 people
Fairmount
10,521 people
Glenwood Springs
10,171 people
Berkley
10,838 people
Alamosa
9,847 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Gunbarrel's 10,424 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Vashon, WA
10,424 people
Camden, AR
10,427 people
Pine Castle, FL
10,429 people
Alexandria, KY
10,430 people
Flat Rock, MI
10,418 people
Hobart, WI
10,418 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Gunbarrel's $111,506 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Franklin Park, NJ
$111,508 median income
Harleysville, PA
$111,530 median income
Fox Lake Hills, IL
$111,477 median income
Four Corners, MT
$111,474 median income
Ramah, NM
$111,462 median income
Ogden, NC
$111,461 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Gunbarrel, CO Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Gunbarrel, CO - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 84.8% 9.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4.1% White 84.8% Black or African American 0.2% Asian 3.8% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.4% Two or more races 9.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Gunbarrel compares to nearby Colorado cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Gunbarrel (this city) 10,424 $111,506
Edwards 10,415 $90,735
Rifle 10,466 $80,629
Fairmount 10,521 $163,785
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CO OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Gunbarrel, CO?

What is the population of Gunbarrel, CO? +

Gunbarrel, CO has a population of 10,424 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Gunbarrel, CO? +

Median annual household income in Gunbarrel runs $111,506, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Gunbarrel? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Gunbarrel; the closest available measure is the Colorado state average, a cost of living index of 103.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Colorado vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Gunbarrel, CO? +

The median home value in Gunbarrel is $789,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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