2023 ACS Census Data · Population 17,158
Gunnison County is a small county in Colorado with a population of 17,158. The median household income is $77,358, 19% above the national average. The poverty rate is 13.1%, median home value is $597,200, and 59.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 146% above the national average.
Population
17,158
2023 estimate
Rank #2023 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$77,358
Household
Rank #612 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$597,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #68 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
59.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #24 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
45.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.9%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
7.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
3% above Colorado avg·19% above national avg
Poverty Rate
8% below Colorado avg·13% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
18% above Colorado avg·26% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$47,042
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
13.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
72.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
50% above Colorado avg·185% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
5% below Colorado avg·28% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
7% below Colorado avg·8% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
16% below Colorado avg·42% below national avg
Housing Units
12,348
Households
7,903
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.0
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,170
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
93.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
64% above Colorado avg·146% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
7% above Colorado avg·11% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
5.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.1%
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