Gilpin County's estimated 2026 population is 6,043 with a growth rate of 0.67% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gilpin County is the 47th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 5,471 and has seen a growth of 10.46% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Gilpin County includes 88.45% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
White (88.45%)
Two or more races (8.81%)
Black or African American (1.11%)
Native American (0.85%)
Asian (0.6%)
Other race (0.19%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,198 | 88.45% |
| Two or more races | 518 | 8.81% |
| Black or African American | 65 | 1.11% |
| Native American | 50 | 0.85% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.19% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Gilpin County's average per capita income is $58,158. Household income levels show a median of $88,654. The poverty rate stands at 9.98%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $120,519 | - |
| Families | $109,167 | $148,172 |
| Households | $88,654 | $118,680 |
| Non Families | $72,373 | $84,519 |
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