Gunnison County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08051 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,241 | — | #2,024 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $84,527 | +12.5% | #436 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.5 years | -3.6% | #2,666 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $621,800 | +120.6% | #74 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,252 | +7.7% | #474 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | -10.6% | #1,079 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Gunnison County has a population of 17,241, making it the #2,024 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.5 years, which is 3.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Gunnison County is $84,527, ranking #436 out of 3,222 counties — 12.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.3% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Gunnison County is $621,800 (+120.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,252/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.8%.
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95.0% of residents in Gunnison County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.
About Gunnison County, Colorado
Gunnison County, Colorado has a total population of 17,241, making it the 2,024th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Gunnison County is 37.5 years, which is 3.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Gunnison County is $84,527, which ranks #436 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Gunnison County is $621,800, 120.6% above the national median. Renters in Gunnison County pay a median gross rent of $1,252 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Gunnison County, 64.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 91.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.7 min.
Gunnison County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.0%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
All data for Gunnison 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.