Gypsum is a town located in Eagle County Colorado. Gypsum has a 2024 population of 9,082. Gypsum is currently growing at a rate of 2.82% annually and its population has increased by 12.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,085 in 2020.
The average household income in Gypsum is $165,143 with a poverty rate of 6.69%. The median age in Gypsum is 38 years: 35.3 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gypsum was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,905 | 57.84% |
| Two or more races | 2,851 | 33.62% |
| Other race | 703 | 8.29% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.26% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,525 | 3.36 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Married | 1,445 | 3.58 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Non Family | 491 | 1.59 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Male | 452 | 3.94 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Female | 137 | 5.42 | 0 | 100 |
3.66
Average Family Size
3.36
Average Household Size
74.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 340 | 5.92% |
| Associates Degree | 1,051 | 18.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,215 | 21.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 528 | 9.19% |
| High School Graduate | 1,794 | 31.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 593 | 10.32% |
| Some College | 225 | 3.92% |
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 | 3,034 | 2,765 | 1,314 |
| Hispanic | 2,694 | 2,030 | 429 |
| 2+ Races | 1,787 | 1,787 | 328 |
| Other Race | 196 | 156 | 52 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 43.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,853 | $62,372 | $35,938 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $61,853 | $75,509 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $61,009 | $73,356 | $50,516 |
| Some College | $60,542 | $65,931 | $60,326 |
$61,009
Average Earnings
$73,356
Average Male
$50,516
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.74% of Gypsum residents speak only English, while 38.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 36.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 2,851 | 470 | 16.49% |
| Hispanic | 4,701 | 470 | 10% |
| White | 3,740 | 97 | 2.59% |
6.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.38%
Male Poverty Rate
11.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gypsum is Multiple, with 16.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gypsum is White, with 2.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 1.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 5.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 9.81% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $123,462 | $169,200 |
| Households | $124,534 | $165,143 |
| Married Families | $114,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $129,330 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
65.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
646
Number of Veterans
646
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 277 |
| First Gulf War | 91 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 321 |
| 75+ | 196 |
| 65 to 74 | 82 |
| 55 to 64 | 47 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 564 | 29.68% |
| Hispanic | 564 | 18.75% |
| White | 82 | 2.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.2%
Employment Rate
0.8%
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
39.16%
Born in Gypsum
76.41%
Native Born
23.59%
Foreign Born
10.81%
Non Citizen
12.78%
Naturalized
76.41% of Gypsum residents were born in the United States, with 39.16% having been born in Colorado. 10.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,329 | 250 | 2.48% |
| 2028 | 10,079 | 249 | 2.53% |
| 2027 | 9,830 | 249 | 2.6% |
| 2026 | 9,581 | 250 | 2.68% |
| 2025 | 9,331 | 249 | 2.74% |
| 2024 | 9,082 | 249 | 2.82% |
| 2023 | 8,833 | -104 | -1.16% |
| 2022 | 8,937 | 402 | 4.71% |
| 2021 | 8,535 | 450 | 5.57% |
| 2020 | 8,085 | 937 | 13.11% |
| 2019 | 7,148 | 52 | 0.73% |
| 2018 | 7,096 | 214 | 3.11% |
| 2017 | 6,882 | 110 | 1.62% |
| 2016 | 6,772 | 84 | 1.26% |
| 2015 | 6,688 | 58 | 0.87% |
| 2014 | 6,630 | 54 | 0.82% |
| 2013 | 6,576 | 59 | 0.91% |
| 2012 | 6,517 | 36 | 0.56% |
| 2011 | 6,481 | -6 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 6,487 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,654 | -6,675 | -64.62% |