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Gilpin County, Colorado
Gilpin County, Colorado. Gilpin County had 6,073 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.7% since 2020, faster than Colorado (+4.1%). It holds 4 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 08047.
Gilpin County is one of the 10 counties of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,073
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,808 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,901
Median household income
$95,361
±$18,874 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$573,900
±$53,130 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$1,658
±$244 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
How many people live in Gilpin County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 5,808 residents in Gilpin County. The Census Bureau estimates 6,073 for July 1, 2025, up 4.7% since 2020, faster than Colorado (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 5,901 over 150 square miles of land.
| Measure | Gilpin County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,901 | 5,862,189 | −117 |
| Households | 3,122±206 | 2,374,218 | +320 |
| Average household size | 1.86±0.12 | 2.42 | −0.25 |
| Housing units | 3,746±247 | 2,589,053 | no clear change |
Gilpin County's population since 2000
From 4,757 in 2000 to 6,073 in 2025: up 27.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Gilpin County?
Gilpin County holds 4 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Central with 807 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Central | – | $61,622 |
|---|---|---|
| Coal Creek, Boulder County | 2,494 | $134,250 |
| RollinsvilleGEOID 0865685 | 194 | not published |
| Black Hawk | 127 | $116,806 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Gilpin County?
The median resident of Gilpin County is 47.2 years old; 16.4% are under 18 and 22.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.4%. 2.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Gilpin County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.2±4.4 | 37.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.4%±3.7 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.3%±3.9 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.4%±3.0 pts | 22.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.8%±5.0 pts | 64.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.6%±3.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±1.0 pts | 3.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±1.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±1.8 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5%±1.5 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.9%±2.6 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1%±2.3 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 13.3%±4.5 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.9%±2.5 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.4%±5.6 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 52.8%±7.7 pts | 45.7% | +13.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 26.7%±7.3 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
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 Gilpin County earn?
Half of Gilpin County's 3,122 households earn less than $95,361 a year (±$18,874), against $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $94,061 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gilpin County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,361±$18,874 | $95,470 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $120,546±$17,174 | $128,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $59,765±$9,325 | $52,636 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.2%±5.1 pts | 9.4% | +6.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.3%±18.1 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.9%±5.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.4%±5.0 pts | 93.5% | – |
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 Gilpin County?
Owners occupy 87.5% of Gilpin County's occupied homes and renters 12.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $573,900 by its owner (±$53,130). The median renter pays $1,658 a month including utilities, and 33.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gilpin County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $573,900±$53,130 | $539,400 | +$138,973 |
| Median gross rent | $1,658±$244 | $1,761 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.2%±20.3 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,109±$163 | $2,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.5%±5.0 pts | 66.2% | +7.9 pts |
| Housing units | 3,746±247 | 2,589,053 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0%±2.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 17.2%±16.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 91.6%±2.9 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.1%±1.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.9%±3.3 pts | 7.0% | – |
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 Gilpin County building?
Builders took permits for 22 new housing units across Gilpin County in 2025 (22 single-family), 3.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Gilpin County get to work?
66.2% of Gilpin County's workers drive alone and 15.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.1 minutes.
| Measure | Gilpin County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.0%±5.6 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1%±2.6 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 66.2%±8.3 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.2%±5.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 4.3%±5.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±1.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.7%±5.8 pts | 21.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.1 min±4.3 | 25.2 min | no clear change |
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 are Gilpin County's census tracts?
Gilpin County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $87,243 (Tract 138.01) to $103,029 (Tract 138.02).
| Tract 138.0108047013801 | 2,145±295 | $87,243 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 138.0208047013802 | 3,756±295 | $103,029 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Gilpin County compare with Colorado's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 47th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 18th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 15th of 64 |
| Median household income | 14th of 64 |
| Median home value | 18th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 18th of 63 |
| Poverty rate | 30th of 63 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13th of 64 |
| Median age | 16th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Gilpin County 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' school search.