Population 17,241 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gunnison County
Household size in Gunnison County
| Period | Gunnison County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.89 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.38 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Gunnison County are small: just 1.89 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 2.27 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four 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 Gunnison County
| Period | Gunnison County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.7 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Gunnison County are younger than 39.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 35.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the north.
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 County
| Period | Gunnison County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Gunnison County: 5.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Gunnison County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Colorado counties.
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 County
Renters in Gunnison County
| Period | Gunnison County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.9% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.1% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.6% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.2% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.7 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Gunnison County is about as common as it is nationally: 33.2% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 32.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the north. The renter share has fallen 7.7 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 County
| Period | Gunnison County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.1% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 30.7% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −14.4 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Gunnison County: 21.9% of homes are empty, 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 is down 14.4 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 County
| Period | Gunnison County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Gunnison County are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center 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 Gunnison County
| Period | Gunnison County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $880 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $923 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,047 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,435 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$555 | +$912 | +$606 |
The median renter in Gunnison County pays $1,435 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $555 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 30.4% 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 County
Bachelor's degrees in Gunnison County
| Period | Gunnison County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.6% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.7% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.7% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.5% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.9 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Gunnison County: 62.5% 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 is up 16.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Colorado counties have a higher share of college graduates: only two of 64.
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 County
| Period | Gunnison County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.1% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.8% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Gunnison County: 97.4% 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 4.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Gunnison County has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Colorado counties.
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 County
| Period | Gunnison County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Gunnison County is close to the national rate: 5.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Colorado overall (4.6%). Unemployment has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnison County | 1.89 | 39.7 | 5.6% | 33.2% | 21.9% | 1986 | $1,435 | 62.5% | 97.4% | 5.7% |
| Chaffee County | 1.98 | 47.0 | 5.3% | 25.9% | 13.2% | 1988 | $1,890 | 47.8% | 94.8% | 5.2% |
| Delta County | 2.42 | 48.6 | 8.6% | 22.1% | 11.9% | 1981 | $1,162 | 26.4% | 91.1% | 2.7% |
| Grand County | 2.14 | 40.0 | 11.1% | 29.7% | 15.6% | 1986 | $1,246 | 37.6% | 94.6% | 1.6% |
| Sevier County | 2.96 | 36.3 | 6.7% | 22.2% | 14.5% | 1978 | $841 | 23.5% | 93.2% | 3.9% |
| Lane County | 2.05 | 49.9 | 10.7% | 11.1% | 19.2% | 1958 | $590 | 24.5% | 94.9% | 0.4% |
| Rush County | 2.08 | 45.0 | 6.9% | 22.4% | 17.5% | 1948 | $686 | 20.8% | 90.6% | 3.9% |
| Ellsworth County | 2.28 | 44.8 | 8.7% | 19.8% | 21.3% | 1952 | $734 | 22.7% | 94.2% | 1.9% |
| Morris County | 2.07 | 47.5 | 6.5% | 19.9% | 14.2% | 1959 | $721 | 29.5% | 93.9% | 2.5% |
| Osage County | 2.43 | 44.1 | 8.4% | 17.6% | 11.9% | 1972 | $792 | 21.7% | 93.8% | 2.1% |
| Franklin County | 2.52 | 39.8 | 11.5% | 27.8% | 8.4% | 1973 | $1,008 | 24.7% | 92.3% | 3.3% |
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 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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