U.S. County · Profile

Gunnison County

17.3KTotal Population
5Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+23.72%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Gunnison County has a population of 17,321 as of 2023. It is located in Colorado.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Gunnison County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):10.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White90.5%15,676
Hispanic or Latino10.0%1,732
Two or More Races5.4%935
Some Other Race1.5%260
Black or African American1.1%191
Asian0.9%156
American Indian/Alaska Native0.5%87
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%17

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Gunnison County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$76,538
2.6% above national average
Per Capita Income
$44,167
15.2% above national average
Poverty Rate
10.8%
6.1% below national average
Median Age
36.4 years

Income & Poverty

$76,538Median Household Income
$44,167Per Capita Income
10.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$76,538$97,237
Families$113,112$126,707
Married-couple Families$113,112$126,685
Nonfamily Households$46,341$50,048

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Gunnison County, Colorado.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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