Gunnison is a city located in Sanpete County Utah. Gunnison has a 2024 population of 3,655. Gunnison is currently growing at a rate of 0.94% annually and its population has increased by 3.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,519 in 2020.
The average household income in Gunnison is $77,611 with a poverty rate of 23.05%. The median age in Gunnison is 35.3 years: 37 years for males, and 28.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gunnison was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,549 | 72.07% |
| Other race | 576 | 16.28% |
| Two or more races | 151 | 4.27% |
| Native American | 126 | 3.56% |
| Asian | 66 | 1.87% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 43 | 1.22% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 0.74% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 580 | 3.18 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Married | 355 | 3.75 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Non Family | 129 | 1.05 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Female | 81 | 3.77 | 21 | 79 |
| Male | 15 | 4.87 | 100 | 0 |
3.66
Average Family Size
3.18
Average Household Size
70.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 222 | 8.56% |
| Associates Degree | 212 | 8.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 97 | 3.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 94 | 3.63% |
| High School Graduate | 1,082 | 41.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100 | 3.86% |
| Some College | 786 | 30.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,822 | 1,732 | 191 |
| Hispanic | 515 | 328 | 0 |
| Other Race | 389 | 230 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 129 | 129 | 0 |
| Native American | 113 | 53 | 0 |
| Asian | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| Islander | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| Black | 26 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,667 | $61,083 | $44,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,841 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,429 | $48,500 | $18,636 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,670 | $16,161 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,517 | $32,155 | $24,853 |
| Some College | $27,917 | $0 | $29,097 |
$30,517
Average Earnings
$32,155
Average Male
$24,853
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.08% of Gunnison residents speak only English, while 17.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 266 | 247 | 92.86% |
| Other | 250 | 244 | 97.6% |
| White | 1,482 | 178 | 12.01% |
| Multiple | 53 | 3 | 5.66% |
23.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.24%
Male Poverty Rate
29.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gunnison is Other, with 97.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gunnison is Multiple, with 5.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60% |
| High School | 17.55% |
| Some College | 11.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 17.62% |
| Male Employed | 7.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,875 | $82,945 |
| Households | $66,111 | $77,611 |
| Married Families | $95,402 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,303 | $42,210 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
86
Number of Veterans
79
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| World War II | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 2.74% |
| Other Race | 16 | 3.93% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 2.88% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 10.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
27.9%
Labor Force Participation
27.2%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.58%
Born in Gunnison
91.66%
Native Born
8.34%
Foreign Born
6.42%
Non Citizen
1.92%
Naturalized
91.66% of Gunnison residents were born in the United States, with 66.58% having been born in Utah. 6.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,825 | 34 | 0.9% |
| 2028 | 3,791 | 34 | 0.9% |
| 2027 | 3,757 | 34 | 0.91% |
| 2026 | 3,723 | 34 | 0.92% |
| 2025 | 3,689 | 34 | 0.93% |
| 2024 | 3,655 | 34 | 0.94% |
| 2023 | 3,621 | 78 | 2.2% |
| 2022 | 3,543 | 26 | 0.74% |
| 2021 | 3,517 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 3,519 | -77 | -2.14% |
| 2019 | 3,596 | 68 | 1.93% |
| 2018 | 3,528 | 27 | 0.77% |
| 2017 | 3,501 | 211 | 6.41% |
| 2016 | 3,290 | 29 | 0.89% |
| 2015 | 3,261 | -40 | -1.21% |
| 2014 | 3,301 | 36 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 3,265 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2012 | 3,263 | -51 | -1.54% |
| 2011 | 3,314 | -16 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 3,330 | 0 | 0% |