Gilpin County, Colorado's estimated 2024 population is 5,966 with a growth rate of 0.67% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gilpin County, Colorado is the 47th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 5,471 and has seen a growth of 9.05% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,166 | 40 | 0.65% |
| 2028 | 6,126 | 40 | 0.66% |
| 2027 | 6,086 | 40 | 0.66% |
| 2026 | 6,046 | 40 | 0.67% |
| 2025 | 6,006 | 40 | 0.67% |
| 2024 | 5,966 | 40 | 0.67% |
| 2023 | 5,926 | 40 | 0.68% |
| 2022 | 5,886 | -7 | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 5,893 | 73 | 1.25% |
| 2020 | 5,820 | -412 | -6.61% |
| 2019 | 6,232 | 101 | 1.65% |
| 2018 | 6,131 | 107 | 1.78% |
| 2017 | 6,024 | 104 | 1.76% |
| 2016 | 5,920 | 107 | 1.84% |
| 2015 | 5,813 | 59 | 1.03% |
| 2014 | 5,754 | 219 | 3.96% |
| 2013 | 5,535 | 103 | 1.9% |
| 2012 | 5,432 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 5,429 | -42 | -0.77% |
| 2010 | 5,471 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 3,070 | 629 | 25.77% |
| 1980 | 2,441 | 1,169 | 91.9% |
| 1970 | 1,272 | 587 | 85.69% |
| 1960 | 685 | -165 | -19.41% |
| 1950 | 850 | -775 | -47.69% |
| 1940 | 1,625 | 413 | 34.08% |
| 1930 | 1,212 | -152 | -11.14% |
| 1920 | 1,364 | -2,767 | -66.98% |
| 1910 | 4,131 | -2,559 | -38.25% |
| 1900 | 6,690 | 823 | 14.03% |
| 1890 | 5,867 | -622 | -9.59% |
| 1880 | 6,489 | 999 | 18.2% |
| 1870 | 5,490 | -676 | -10.96% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,255 | 89.74% |
| Two or more races | 485 | 8.28% |
| Native American | 95 | 1.62% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.17% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.15% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,853 | 2.01 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Non Family | 1,265 | 1.21 | 70 | 30 |
| Married | 1,218 | 2.6 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Female | 243 | 2.84 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Male | 127 | 2.76 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
2.62
Average Family Size
2.01
Average Household Size
78.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 244 | 5.24% |
| Associates Degree | 613 | 13.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 973 | 20.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,071 | 22.99% |
| High School Graduate | 777 | 16.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 0.32% |
| Some College | 965 | 20.72% |
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 | 3,956 | 3,739 | 1,826 |
| 2+ Races | 414 | 382 | 95 |
| Hispanic | 386 | 352 | 175 |
| Native American | 95 | 95 | 12 |
| Asian | 10 | 7 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
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 white people with a rate of 46.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,237 | $103,654 | $64,392 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,755 | $155,037 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,946 | $0 | $40,038 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $30,938 |
| Overall | $58,929 | $87,384 | $45,091 |
| Some College | $49,635 | $62,589 | $45,667 |
$58,929
Average Earnings
$87,384
Average Male
$45,091
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.15% of Gilpin County, Colorado residents speak only English, while 9.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,885 | 508 | 10.4% |
| Multiple | 485 | 30 | 6.19% |
| Hispanic | 551 | 12 | 2.18% |
9.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.98%
Male Poverty Rate
13.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gilpin County, Colorado is White, with 10.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gilpin County, Colorado is Hispanic, with 2.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.62% |
| Some College | 4.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.23% |
| Female Employed | 8.44% |
| Male Employed | 1.49% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $116,235 | $156,826 |
| Households | $95,902 | $125,373 |
| Married Families | $126,149 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,813 | $84,839 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
468
Number of Veterans
365
Male Veterans
103
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 100 |
| First Gulf War | 95 |
| Second Gulf War | 92 |
| Korea | 45 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 166 |
| 35 to 54 | 126 |
| 65 to 74 | 95 |
| 75+ | 51 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 383 | 8.98% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 16.51% |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 11.94% |
| Native American | 34 | 35.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.2%
Labor Force Participation
71.6%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
31.42%
Born in Gilpin County, Colorado
93.99%
Native Born
6.01%
Foreign Born
4.05%
Non Citizen
1.96%
Naturalized
93.99% of Gilpin County, Colorado residents were born in the United States, with 31.42% having been born in Colorado. 4.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.