Gunnison County's estimated 2026 population is 17,262 with a growth rate of -0.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gunnison County is the 29th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 15,290 and has seen a growth of 12.9% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Gunnison County includes 89.6% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (89.6%)
Two or more races (6.38%)
Other race (1.78%)
Black or African American (1.05%)
Asian (0.79%)
Native American (0.29%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,373 | 89.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,095 | 6.38% |
| Other race | 306 | 1.78% |
| Black or African American | 181 | 1.05% |
| Asian | 135 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 50 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Gunnison County's average per capita income is $46,144. Household income levels show a median of $77,358. The poverty rate stands at 13.08%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $128,750 | - |
| Families | $119,907 | $139,580 |
| Households | $77,358 | $102,255 |
| Non Families | $43,714 | $57,990 |
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