City · Utah
Gunnison, Utah
Gunnison, city, in Sanpete County, Utah. Gunnison had 3,693 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,509 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,562 (±20). GEOID 4932660.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,693
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,509 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,562 ±20
Median household income
$70,833
±$11,077 (90% margin)
Utah: $95,166
Median home value
$290,900
±$38,156 (90% margin)
Utah: $489,400
Median gross rent
$1,076
±$159 (90% margin)
Utah: $1,496
Where is Gunnison and what county is it in?
Gunnison is a city in Sanpete County, Utah. It covers 4.8 square miles of land, 733 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 3,693 people lived in Gunnison on July 1, 2025, up 5.1% since 2020, slower than Utah (+8.2%). The 2020 Census counted 3,509 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,562 (±20).
| Measure | Gunnison | Sanpete County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,562 ±20 | 29,719 | +128 |
| Households | 638 ±101 | 8,888 | +220 |
| Average household size | 2.94 ±0.45 | 3.04 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 664 ±100 | 10,578 | +176 |
Gunnison's population since 2000
From 2,394 in 2000 to 3,693 in 2025: up 54.3%. 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 37.7 years old; 16.9% are under 18 and 9.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 19.9%. 8.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Gunnison | Sanpete County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 ±5.2 | 33.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.9% ±2.9 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.2% ±3.1 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Male | 69.9% ±2.9 pts | 53.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.9% ±5.1 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.3% ±5.6 pts | 83.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±1.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±2.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±2.3 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.8% ±3.4 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.6% ±5.2 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.4% ±2.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| With a disability | 13.4% ±4.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.3% ±5.7 pts | 9.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.9% ±4.1 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 9.0% ±2.8 pts | 22.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.3% ±2.2 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 75.2% ±7.2 pts | 81.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±1.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
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 638 households earn less than $70,833 a year (±$11,077), against $70,083 in Sanpete County and $95,166 in Utah. In 2015-2019 it was $78,538 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gunnison | Sanpete County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,833 ±$11,077 | $70,083 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $83,471 ±$11,999 | $84,824 | – |
| Per capita income | $16,560 ±$3,076 | $26,995 | +$4,274 |
| People below the poverty line | 20.9% ±8.8 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 38.0% ±16.5 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.9% ±5.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.5% ±4.9 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.0% ±5.1 pts | 86.9% | – |
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 70.8% of Gunnison's occupied homes and renters 29.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $290,900 by its owner (±$38,156). The median renter pays $1,076 a month including utilities, and 58.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gunnison | Sanpete County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $290,900 ±$38,156 | $347,200 | +$78,482 |
| Median gross rent | $1,076 ±$159 | $954 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 58.4% ±22.6 pts | 33.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,247 ±$228 | $1,453 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.8% ±10.3 pts | 74.3% | −22.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.2% ±10.3 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Housing units | 664 ±100 | 10,578 | +176 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1% ±7.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 89.0% ±6.9 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.6% ±3.8 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.8% ±4.5 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.9% ±7.4 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.4% ±2.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 do people in Gunnison work and get to work?
81.4% of Gunnison's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 16.1 minutes.
| Measure | Gunnison | Sanpete County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 29.0% ±3.6 pts | 56.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% ±5.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.4% ±7.9 pts | 72.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.7% ±5.8 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 4.7% ±4.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.3% ±2.7 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.1 min ±5.0 | 21.4 min | +5.8 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?
No census tract lies mostly in Gunnison; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9723Sanpete County | 5,582 | $77,083 |
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 Utah?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Gunnison is the 5,723rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 104th-most populous of 255 in Utah.
Gunnison ranks 142nd of 165 places in Utah with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 104th | 255 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 82nd | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 107th | 167 |
| Median household income | 142nd | 165 |
| Per capita income | 167th | 167 |
| Median home value | 148th | 167 |
| Median gross rent | 114th | 155 |
| Poverty rate | 6th | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 166th | 166 |
| Median age | 45th | 167 |
| Owner-occupied share | 128th | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 141st | 167 |
Gunnison's figures with every place in Utah (CSV)
Every place in Utah, 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?
19 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.