Population 10,661 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gunnison
Household size in Gunnison
| Period | Gunnison | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.29 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.93 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.44 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Gunnison 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. Household size has dropped from 2.37 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only three of the 133 Colorado cities with 5,000+ people 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 Gunnison
| Period | Gunnison | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.5 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.7 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Gunnison is young: half of its residents are under 35.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 30.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Gunnison
| Period | Gunnison | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Gunnison: 6.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Gunnison
Renters in Gunnison
| Period | Gunnison | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.6% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.7% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.6% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.9 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Gunnison than nationally: 38.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 34.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 9.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Gunnison
| Period | Gunnison | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −13.1 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Gunnison than nationally: 12.4%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 13.1 points from 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 Gunnison
| Period | Gunnison | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Gunnison are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Colorado overall, where the median home dates to 1988. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Gunnison
| Period | Gunnison | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $802 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $832 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $922 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,273 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$471 | +$912 | +$606 |
The median renter in Gunnison pays $1,273 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $471 a month since 2006–10, up 59%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Gunnison
Bachelor's degrees in Gunnison
| Period | Gunnison | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.5% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.0% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 60.0% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +19.1 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Gunnison is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (60.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 19.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Gunnison has a higher share of college graduates than the great majority of Colorado cities.
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 Gunnison
| Period | Gunnison | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.2% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.2% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.0% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Gunnison: 97.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 7.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Gunnison
| Period | Gunnison | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Gunnison: 6.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. 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).
Gunnison compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnison | 1.93 | 35.7 | 6.9% | 38.6% | 12.4% | 1982 | $1,273 | 60.0% | 97.0% | 6.5% |
| Parlin | 2.16 | 56.3 | 2.5% | 5.6% | 55.1% | 1977 | $3,501 | 56.9% | 98.7% | 0.2% |
| Almont | 2.03 | 39.9 | 5.3% | 30.4% | 35.8% | 1997 | $1,293 | 64.4% | 94.9% | 4.0% |
| Doyleville | 2.17 | 59.6 | 5.6% | 13.9% | 24.3% | 1994 | $1,732 | 36.7% | 96.9% | 3.3% |
| Ohio City | 2.22 | 54.4 | 3.1% | 6.3% | 55.0% | 1978 | $3,210 | 57.7% | 98.5% | 0.3% |
| Crested Butte | 1.75 | 43.9 | 3.7% | 31.5% | 27.5% | 1996 | $1,496 | 68.2% | 98.2% | 4.5% |
| Pitkin | 2.16 | 56.3 | 2.5% | 5.6% | 55.1% | 1977 | $3,501 | 56.9% | 98.7% | 0.2% |
| Mount Crested Butte | 1.70 | 48.5 | 3.7% | 25.0% | 54.0% | 1986 | $1,375 | 77.5% | 98.9% | 9.4% |
| Sapinero | 1.92 | 54.9 | 2.0% | 8.9% | 64.9% | 1994 | $2,308 | 56.1% | 97.2% | 2.7% |
| Powderhorn | 1.92 | 54.9 | 2.0% | 8.9% | 64.9% | 1994 | $2,308 | 56.1% | 97.2% | 2.7% |
| Sargents | 2.18 | 60.3 | 6.3% | 16.8% | 17.8% | 1998 | $1,359 | 32.5% | 96.5% | 3.9% |
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 Gunnison. 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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