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Gunnison

County:
Gunnison County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.849
State:
Colorado

Gunnison is a city located in Gunnison County, Colorado. Gunnison has a 2026 population of 6,944. It is also the county seat of Gunnison County. Gunnison is currently growing at a rate of 0.9% annually and its population has increased by 5.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,574 in 2020.

The median household income in Gunnison is $62,189 with a poverty rate of 22.11%. The median age in Gunnison is 25.2 years: 24.1 years for males, and 27.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 127.0 males.

6.9K
Total Population
1,432
Density (mi²)
62 0.9%
Growth

Gunnison Population

Gunnison Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,944620.9%
20256,882610.89%
20246,821-1-0.01%
20236,822-12-0.18%
20226,834590.87%
20216,7752183.32%
20206,574-194-2.87%
20196,768991.48%
20186,669841.28%
20176,5851552.41%
20166,4301522.42%
20156,2781252.03%
20146,153721.18%
20136,0811823.09%
20125,8991172.02%
20115,782-53-0.91%
20105,835-19-0.32%
20005,40977316.67%
19904,636-1,149-19.86%
19805,7851,17225.41%
19704,6131,13632.67%
19603,47770725.52%
19502,77000%

Median Age

Overall: 25.2 years
Female: 27.6 years
Male: 24.1 years

Gunnison Adults

There are 5,605 adults, (650 of whom are seniors) in Gunnison.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,981 (44.1%)
Male: 3,785 (55.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Gunnison includes 82.43% White, 4.2% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,57782.43%
Two or more races6639.8%
Black or African American2844.2%
Native American861.27%
Asian811.2%
Other race670.99%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander80.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3655.39%
Two or more races2724.02%
Black or African American2073.06%
Native American520.77%
Other race480.71%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,21277.03%
Two or more races3915.78%
Asian811.2%
Black or African American771.14%
Native American340.5%
Other race190.28%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander80.12%

Gunnison Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Gunnison 's average per capita income is $46,505. Household income levels show a median of $62,189. The poverty rate stands at 22.11%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$114,167-
Families$87,679$102,046
Households$62,189$73,606
Non Families$40,750$51,636

$46,505

Average Income

$62,189

Median Household Income

22.11%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)