Gunnison is a city located in Gunnison County Colorado. Gunnison has a 2024 population of 6,894. It is also the county seat of Gunnison County. Gunnison is currently growing at a rate of 1.16% annually and its population has increased by 4.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,577 in 2020.
The average household income in Gunnison is $68,197 with a poverty rate of 26.05%. The median age in Gunnison is 26.1 years: 24.3 years for males, and 27.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gunnison was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,764 | 85.88% |
| Two or more races | 572 | 8.52% |
| Black or African American | 181 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 89 | 1.33% |
| Other race | 59 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.19% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,953 | 1.97 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Non Family | 1,889 | 1.43 | 29.1 | 70.9 |
| Married | 737 | 2.69 | 84.5 | 15.5 |
| Female | 222 | 3.05 | 43.7 | 56.3 |
| Male | 105 | 4.44 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
2.62
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
44.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 37 | 1.08% |
| Associates Degree | 266 | 7.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,347 | 39.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 516 | 15.12% |
| High School Graduate | 746 | 21.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 1.14% |
| Some College | 462 | 13.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,751 | 2,693 | 1,545 |
| 2+ Races | 400 | 400 | 194 |
| Hispanic | 320 | 320 | 76 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 | 42 |
| Native American | 34 | 34 | 18 |
| Other Race | 25 | 8 | 5 |
| Black | 14 | 13 | 0 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,388 | $0 | $39,286 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,262 | $44,109 | $45,987 |
| High School Graduate | $38,516 | $38,021 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,342 | $41,194 | $39,554 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $35,726 |
$40,342
Average Earnings
$41,194
Average Male
$39,554
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.83% of Gunnison residents speak only English, while 9.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,690 | 1,102 | 23.5% |
| Hispanic | 626 | 247 | 39.46% |
| Multiple | 501 | 110 | 21.96% |
| Black | 105 | 100 | 95.24% |
| Other | 25 | 17 | 68% |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 100% |
| Native | 34 | 6 | 17.65% |
26.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.25%
Male Poverty Rate
21.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gunnison is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gunnison is Native, with 17.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 28.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.37% |
| High School | 14.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 48.91% |
| Female Unemployed | 47.76% |
| Male Employed | 23.31% |
| Female Employed | 22.02% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,453 | $105,066 |
| Households | $55,313 | $68,197 |
| Married Families | $118,145 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,739 | $45,215 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.1%
Male Marriage Rate
32.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
256
Number of Veterans
247
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 152 |
| First Gulf War | 96 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 87 |
| 65 to 74 | 77 |
| 35 to 54 | 68 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 206 | 4.25% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 10.71% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 8.33% |
| Native American | 6 | 17.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.5%
Labor Force Participation
71.5%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
41.88%
Born in Gunnison
97.84%
Native Born
2.16%
Foreign Born
0.27%
Non Citizen
1.89%
Naturalized
97.84% of Gunnison residents were born in the United States, with 41.88% having been born in Colorado. 0.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,290 | 79 | 1.1% |
| 2028 | 7,211 | 79 | 1.11% |
| 2027 | 7,132 | 80 | 1.13% |
| 2026 | 7,052 | 79 | 1.13% |
| 2025 | 6,973 | 79 | 1.15% |
| 2024 | 6,894 | 79 | 1.16% |
| 2023 | 6,815 | -21 | -0.31% |
| 2022 | 6,836 | 63 | 0.93% |
| 2021 | 6,773 | 196 | 2.98% |
| 2020 | 6,577 | -191 | -2.82% |
| 2019 | 6,768 | 99 | 1.48% |
| 2018 | 6,669 | 84 | 1.28% |
| 2017 | 6,585 | 155 | 2.41% |
| 2016 | 6,430 | 152 | 2.42% |
| 2015 | 6,278 | 125 | 2.03% |
| 2014 | 6,153 | 72 | 1.18% |
| 2013 | 6,081 | 182 | 3.09% |
| 2012 | 5,899 | 117 | 2.02% |
| 2011 | 5,782 | -53 | -0.91% |
| 2010 | 5,835 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,409 | 773 | 16.67% |
| 1990 | 4,636 | -1,149 | -19.86% |
| 1980 | 5,785 | 1,172 | 25.41% |
| 1970 | 4,613 | 1,136 | 32.67% |
| 1960 | 3,477 | 707 | 25.52% |
| 1950 | 2,770 | -4,520 | -62% |