Gilpin County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08047 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,901 | — | #2,818 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $95,361 | +26.9% | #220 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.2 years | +21.3% | #441 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $573,900 | +103.6% | #94 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,658 | +42.6% | #157 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% | -11.2% | #1,062 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Gilpin County has a population of 5,901, making it the #2,818 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.2 years, which is 21.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Gilpin County is $95,361, ranking #220 out of 3,222 counties — 26.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.2% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Gilpin County is $573,900 (+103.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,658/mo and the homeownership rate is 87.5%.
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96.1% of residents in Gilpin County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.
About Gilpin County, Colorado
Gilpin County, Colorado has a total population of 5,901, making it the 2,818th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Gilpin County is 47.2 years, which is 21.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Gilpin County is $95,361, which ranks #220 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Gilpin County is $573,900, 103.6% above the national median. Renters in Gilpin County pay a median gross rent of $1,658 per month. The homeownership rate is 87.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Gilpin County, 52.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.1 min.
Gilpin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.4%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
All data for Gilpin County, Colorado comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.