Gunnison County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Name: Gunnison County, Colorado Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Gunnison County, Colorado has a population of 17,241, the 29th most populous county in Colorado. The median household income is $84,527 and the median home value is $621,800. The poverty rate is 11.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Gunnison County Quick Facts

Population 17,241

Median Household Income $84,527

Median Home Value $621,800

Poverty Rate 11.3%

Unemployment Rate 4.7%

Median Age 37.5 years

Homeownership Rate 66.8%

Affordability Ratio 7.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 64.7%

High School Graduation 97.6%

Cities/Places 6

Population 17,241 29th of 64

Median Income $84,527 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.3%

Unemployment 4.7%

How Gunnison County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	17,158	17,241	+0.5%
Median household income	$77,358	$84,527	+9.3%
Median home value	$597,200	$621,800	+4.1%

Median Household Income

Gunnison

$84,527

$95,470

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Gunnison

$621,800

$539,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.7%

$25K-$50K 19.7%

$50K-$100K 28.7%

$100K+ 39.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.6%

$10K-$15K

1.8%

$15K-$20K

1.7%

$20K-$25K

2.6%

$25K-$30K

5.2%

$30K-$35K

4.7%

$35K-$40K

2.0%

$40K-$45K

5.4%

$45K-$50K

2.4%

$50K-$60K

3.7%

$60K-$75K

11.1%

$75K-$100K

14.0%

$100K-$125K

9.1%

$125K-$150K

7.8%

$150K-$200K

10.3%

$200K+

12.8%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.6%|National: 5.2%

72.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.8%

Renter 33.2%

Affordability Index Very Expensive

7.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,252/mo 17.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.2%

18-34

31.1%

35-54

27.3%

55-74

21.3%

75+

5.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 52 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Gunnison County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Gunnison	6,766	$62,189	22.1%	$461,000
Crested Butte	1,229	$74,479	3.2%	$1,010,600
Mount Crested Butte	823	$85,357	8.8%	$555,300
Marble	309	$170,793	1.3%	$773,900
Pitkin	131	$85,729	3.0%	$355,200
Somerset	79	N/A	0.0%	N/A

Explore Colorado Rankings

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Population Overview

Gunnison County is located in Colorado with a total population of 17,241. It is the 29th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gunnison County is 37.5 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gunnison County is $84,527. This is 11% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 5% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. The median home value is $621,800. Housing costs are 15% higher than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Gunnison County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.0%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (10.0%) is well below the state average of 22.5%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

64.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Gunnison County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 41% higher than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.6%. Notably, 18.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Gunnison County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Colorado and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Gunnison County, Colorado?

Gunnison County has a population of 17,241, making it the 29th most populous county in Colorado.

What is the median income in Gunnison County?

The median household income in Gunnison County is $84,527 with a poverty rate of 11.3%.

How many cities are in Gunnison County, Colorado?

Gunnison County contains 6 Census-designated places.