City · Colorado
Gunnison, Colorado
Gunnison, city, in Gunnison County, Colorado. Gunnison had 6,836 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,560 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,766 (±17). GEOID 0833640.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,836
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,560 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,766 ±17
Median household income
$62,189
±$14,147 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$461,000
±$27,995 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$1,230
±$172 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
Where is Gunnison and what county is it in?
Gunnison is a city in Gunnison County, Colorado. It covers 4.8 square miles of land, 1,353 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Gunnison, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,836 people lived in Gunnison on July 1, 2025, up 4.3% since 2020, in line with Colorado (+4.1%). The 2020 Census counted 6,560 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,766 (±17).
| Measure | Gunnison | Gunnison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,766 ±17 | 17,241 | +363 |
| Households | 3,046 ±221 | 8,494 | +599 |
| Average household size | 1.90 ±0.14 | 1.89 | −0.44 |
| Housing units | 3,190 ±229 | 12,506 | +512 |
Gunnison's population since 2000
From 5,409 in 2000 to 6,836 in 2025: up 26.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Gunnison as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Gunnison?
The median resident of Gunnison is 25.2 years old; 17.2% are under 18 and 9.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.0%. 2.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Gunnison | Gunnison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25.2 ±3.3 | 37.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.2% ±2.8 pts | 15.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.6% ±2.1 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Male | 55.9% ±3.7 pts | 54.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.0% ±3.9 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.0% ±3.8 pts | 84.1% | −9.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.8% ±2.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7% ±1.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.0% ±4.0 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6% ±2.3 pts | 5.3% | – |
| With a disability | 13.0% ±3.1 pts | 10.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.1% ±2.4 pts | 5.0% | −6.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.2% ±1.9 pts | 97.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 60.3% ±7.4 pts | 64.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.4% ±3.6 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 78.6% ±6.4 pts | 83.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.9% ±3.4 pts | 5.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Gunnison earn?
Half of Gunnison's 3,046 households earn less than $62,189 a year (±$14,147), against $84,527 in Gunnison County and $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $50,327 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gunnison | Gunnison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,189 ±$14,147 | $84,527 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,606 ±$9,369 | $108,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,279 ±$5,198 | $52,685 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.1% ±8.1 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 40.3% ±14.9 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.3% ±8.1 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% ±1.4 pts | 98.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.1% ±2.5 pts | 92.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Gunnison?
Owners occupy 48.7% of Gunnison's occupied homes and renters 51.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $461,000 by its owner (±$27,995). The median renter pays $1,230 a month including utilities, and 57.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gunnison | Gunnison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $461,000 ±$27,995 | $621,800 | +$160,095 |
| Median gross rent | $1,230 ±$172 | $1,252 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 57.8% ±15.0 pts | 44.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,715 ±$184 | $2,307 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 48.7% ±10.0 pts | 66.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 51.3% ±10.0 pts | 33.2% | – |
| Housing units | 3,190 ±229 | 12,506 | +512 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8% ±2.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 51.1% ±9.6 pts | 63.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.0% ±4.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.5% ±3.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.8% ±4.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.8% ±4.1 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2% ±1.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Gunnison building?
Builders took permits for 8 new housing units in Gunnison in 2025 (6 in single-family houses), 1.2 per 1,000 residents against 5.6 across Colorado.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Gunnison work and get to work?
57.3% of Gunnison's workers drive alone and 7.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.3%.
| Measure | Gunnison | Gunnison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 74.0% ±4.7 pts | 72.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% ±3.8 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 57.3% ±10.1 pts | 53.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.2% ±7.0 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 7.7% ±7.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Walked | 7.8% ±3.3 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.8% ±3.0 pts | 18.5% | +4.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.4 min ±3.4 | 20.2 min | +5.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Gunnison?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Gunnison, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9637.02Gunnison County | 3,688 | $51,563 |
| Tract 9637.01Gunnison County | 3,381 | $70,438 |
| Tract 9636.01Gunnison County | 1,971 | $117,938 |
| Tract 9636.02Gunnison County | 2,278 | $90,729 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Gunnison) · Census block assignment files
How does Gunnison compare with other places in Colorado?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Gunnison is the 4,129th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 69th-most populous of 272 in Colorado.
Gunnison ranks 179th of 218 places in Colorado with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 69th | 272 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 55th | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 112th | 221 |
| Median household income | 179th | 218 |
| Per capita income | 156th | 220 |
| Median home value | 123rd | 217 |
| Median gross rent | 149th | 200 |
| Poverty rate | 13th | 151 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49th | 216 |
| Median age | 218th | 220 |
| Owner-occupied share | 204th | 218 |
| Work from home | 159th | 176 |
| Travel time to work | 175th | 221 |
Gunnison's figures with every place in Colorado (CSV)
Every place in Colorado, sortable · Compare Gunnison with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Gunnison?
11 of the 57 figures for Gunnison on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Gunnison are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Gunnison.