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
13th
Median Household Income $95,361 +26.9% #220 / 3,222
93th
Median Age 47.2 years +21.3% #441 / 3,222
86th
Median Home Value $573,900 +103.6% #94 / 3,222
97th
Median Gross Rent $1,658 +42.6% #157 / 3,222
95th
Poverty Rate 11.2% -11.2% #1,062 / 3,222
67th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.5%
Native Born
2.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$95,361 +26.9% vs nat'l
Rank #220 of 3,222
93th percentile
Per Capita Income
$59,765 +44.8% vs nat'l
Rank #69 of 3,222
98th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.2% −11.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,062 of 3,222
67th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.1% −41.5% vs nat'l
Rank #729 of 3,222
77th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
52.8% +56.7% vs nat'l
Rank #71 of 3,222
98th percentile
Mean Commute Time
35.1 min +27.3% vs nat'l
Rank #277 of 3,222
91th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$573,900 +103.6% vs nat'l
Rank #94 of 3,222
97th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,658 +42.6% vs nat'l
Rank #157 of 3,222
95th percentile
Homeownership Rate
87.5% +35.9% vs nat'l
Rank #43 of 3,222
99th percentile
87.5% Homeownership

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Health

96.1% of residents in Gilpin County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.

96.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.1% +4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #256 of 3,222
92th percentile

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.