Gilpin County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Gilpin County is located in Colorado with a total population of 5,877. It is the 47th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gilpin County is 48.7 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gilpin County is $88,654. This is 4% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $512,600. Housing costs are 2% higher than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.8x. 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Gilpin County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.0%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.0%) is well below the state average of 22.2%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

48.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.1%. Notably, 25.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.