Population 5,901 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gilpin County
Household size in Gilpin County
| Period | Gilpin County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.03 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.13 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.93 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Gilpin County are small: just 1.93 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.03, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only five of Colorado's 64 counties have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Gilpin County
| Period | Gilpin County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.5 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.5 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.9 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Gilpin County skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 44.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Gilpin County
| Period | Gilpin County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Gilpin County (14.0%), above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 6.2 points, even as the national share fell. Only three of Colorado's 64 counties have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Gilpin County
Renters in Gilpin County
| Period | Gilpin County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −15.7 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Gilpin County is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. The renter share is down 15.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only one other Colorado county has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Gilpin County
| Period | Gilpin County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.8% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.2% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.7% of the housing in Gilpin County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 10.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Gilpin County
| Period | Gilpin County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Gilpin County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the wider Denver area, where the median home dates to 1987. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Gilpin County
| Period | Gilpin County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,169 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,097 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,219 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,658 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$488 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
Rent in Gilpin County runs $1,658 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the wider Denver area ($2,181). Rents are up $488 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Gilpin County
Bachelor's degrees in Gilpin County
| Period | Gilpin County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.9% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.7% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.7% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.7% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.8 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Gilpin County: 48.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 14.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Gilpin County
| Period | Gilpin County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.0% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.6% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.3% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.8% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over nine in ten adults in Gilpin County have finished high school (92.8%), above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Denver area. The share with a diploma is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Gilpin County
| Period | Gilpin County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.7% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Gilpin County has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.3 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Gilpin County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilpin County | 1.93 | 46.9 | 14.0% | 12.5% | 16.7% | 1981 | $1,658 | 48.7% | 92.8% | 2.8% |
| Clear Creek County | 1.99 | 49.2 | 5.2% | 18.4% | 15.1% | 1970 | $1,601 | 57.7% | 93.3% | 5.0% |
| Jefferson County | 2.43 | 41.3 | 7.8% | 29.3% | 5.8% | 1982 | $2,135 | 52.4% | 95.8% | 3.9% |
| Broomfield County | 2.50 | 40.0 | 6.7% | 37.3% | 4.8% | 1998 | $2,362 | 61.6% | 96.3% | 3.8% |
| Denver County | 2.24 | 36.4 | 9.5% | 51.2% | 7.5% | 1979 | $2,029 | 55.9% | 91.0% | 4.9% |
| Adams County | 2.92 | 35.4 | 12.3% | 31.4% | 4.6% | 1990 | $2,089 | 29.4% | 85.4% | 4.6% |
| Cheyenne County | 2.18 | 46.1 | 6.2% | 22.1% | 16.8% | 1951 | $664 | 22.2% | 88.7% | 2.4% |
| Rawlins County | 2.12 | 46.2 | 10.3% | 29.3% | 14.2% | 1955 | $827 | 20.0% | 95.1% | 1.2% |
| Decatur County | 2.02 | 48.4 | 7.4% | 22.3% | 16.4% | 1952 | $668 | 26.3% | 94.2% | 4.0% |
| Norton County | 2.12 | 41.6 | 8.7% | 23.8% | 17.2% | 1953 | $721 | 22.4% | 95.2% | 1.9% |
| Phillips County | 2.11 | 46.4 | 9.7% | 22.0% | 18.2% | 1959 | $704 | 22.7% | 94.0% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Gilpin County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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