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Gunnison County, Colorado
Gunnison County, Colorado. Gunnison County had 17,439 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.1% since 2020, slower than Colorado (+4.1%). It holds 6 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 08051.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
17,439
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,918 · ACS 2020-2024: 17,241
Median household income
$84,527
±$10,945 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$621,800
±$50,763 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$1,252
±$260 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
How many people live in Gunnison County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 16,918 residents in Gunnison County. The Census Bureau estimates 17,439 for July 1, 2025, up 3.1% since 2020, slower than Colorado (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 17,241 over 3,239 square miles of land.
| Measure | Gunnison County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,241 | 5,862,189 | +439 |
| Households | 8,494±269 | 2,374,218 | +1,878 |
| Average household size | 1.89±0.06 | 2.42 | −0.52 |
| Housing units | 12,506±37 | 2,589,053 | +551 |
Gunnison County's population since 2000
From 13,956 in 2000 to 17,439 in 2025: up 25.0%. 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 Gunnison County?
Gunnison County holds 6 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Gunnison with 6,836 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Gunnison | 6,560 | $62,189 |
|---|---|---|
| Crested Butte | 1,639 | $74,479 |
| Mount Crested ButteGEOID 0852570 | 941 | $85,357 |
| MarbleGEOID 0848555 | 133 | $170,793 |
| PitkinGEOID 0859830 | 72 | $85,729 |
| SomersetGEOID 0871845 | 55 | not published |
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 Gunnison County?
The median resident of Gunnison County is 37.5 years old; 15.2% are under 18 and 15.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.0%. 3.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Gunnison County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5±0.9 | 37.7 | +3.0 |
| Under 18 years | 15.2%±0.2 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.1%±0.2 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.0% | 22.5% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.1%±1.0 pts | 64.8% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8%±0.8 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.7%±1.3 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.9%±1.6 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3%±1.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 10.2%±1.7 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.0%±1.8 pts | 7.7% | −4.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.6%±1.0 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 64.7%±3.7 pts | 45.7% | +8.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.3%±2.6 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.1%±1.8 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 Gunnison County earn?
Half of Gunnison County's 8,494 households earn less than $84,527 a year (±$10,945), against $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 the median was $69,629 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $14,898 after inflation. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gunnison County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,527±$10,945 | $95,470 | +$14,898 |
| Mean household income | $108,255±$8,209 | $128,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,685±$3,973 | $52,636 | +$13,068 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.3%±3.1 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.7%±7.5 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.6%±3.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.3%±3.0 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 Gunnison County?
Owners occupy 66.8% of Gunnison County's occupied homes and renters 33.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $621,800 by its owner (±$50,763). The median renter pays $1,252 a month including utilities, and 44.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gunnison County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $621,800±$50,763 | $539,400 | +$169,766 |
| Median gross rent | $1,252±$260 | $1,761 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.7%±11.4 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,307±$214 | $2,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.8%±4.9 pts | 66.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,506±37 | 2,589,053 | +551 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.6%±3.0 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.6%±3.5 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.3%±1.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±1.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.1%±2.2 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 Gunnison County building?
Builders took permits for 138 new housing units across Gunnison County in 2025 (136 single-family), 7.9 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 Gunnison County get to work?
53.9% of Gunnison County's workers drive alone and 18.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Gunnison County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.8%±2.5 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7%±2.1 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 53.9%±4.8 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.9%±3.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 4.1%±3.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 8.0%±2.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.5%±3.7 pts | 21.0% | +13.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.2 min±2.1 | 25.2 min | +4.6 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 are Gunnison County's census tracts?
Gunnison County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $70,438 (Tract 9637.01) to $137,591 (Tract 9639).
| Tract 9636.0108051963601 | 1,971±279 | $117,938 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9636.0208051963602 | 2,278±401 | $90,729 |
| Tract 9637.0108051963701 | 3,381±382 | $70,438 |
| Tract 9637.0208051963702 | 3,688±365 | $51,563 |
| Tract 963808051963800 | 4,363±451 | $87,743 |
| Tract 963908051963900 | 1,560±315 | $137,591 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Gunnison County compare with Colorado's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 29th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 26th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 44th of 64 |
| Median household income | 25th of 64 |
| Median home value | 13th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 28th of 63 |
| Poverty rate | 29th of 63 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2nd of 64 |
| Median age | 54th 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 Gunnison 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.