Gunnison County, CO

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2021 Population

16,851

1.57% 1-year decline

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.1

3.74% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13%

4.57% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$63,341

4.6% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$435,800

14.1% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

10,027

0.467% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Gunnison County, CO had a population of 16.9k people with a median age of 36.1 and a median household income of $63,341. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Gunnison County, CO declined from 17,119 to 16,851, a −1.57% decrease and its median household income grew from $60,557 to $63,341, a 4.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Gunnison County, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.6%), White (Hispanic) (7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.71%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.51%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.588%).

None of the households in Gunnison County, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Gunnison County, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Gunnison County, CO are Western Colorado University (128391) (519 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Gunnison County, CO was $435,800, and the homeownership rate was 63.9%.

Most people in Gunnison County, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Gunnison County, CO was 2 cars per household.

Gunnison County, CO borders Chaffee County, CO, Delta County, CO, Hinsdale County, CO, Mesa County, CO, Montrose County, CO, Ouray County, CO, Pitkin County, CO, and Saguache County, CO.

United States Colorado

Population & Diversity

Gunnison County, CO is home to a population of 16.9k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.76% of Gunnison County, CO residents were born outside of the country (633 people).

In 2021, there were 12.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.4k people) in Gunnison County, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.18k White (Hispanic) and 457 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2021 Citizenship

98.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.4% of Gunnison County, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Gunnison County, CO was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Gunnison County, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Gunnison County, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
14.4k ± 97
White (Hispanic)
1.18k ± 181
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
457 ± 143

9.74%

Hispanic Population

1.64k people

9.74% of the people in Gunnison County, CO are hispanic (1.64k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Gunnison County, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Colorado.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
210,883 ± 11,065 people
India
21,272 ± 3,574 people
China
18,229 ± 3,310 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 210,883 Colorado residents, followed by India with 21,272 and China with 18,229.

Foreign-Born Population

3.76%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

633 people

3.98%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

682 people

As of 2021, 3.76% of Gunnison County, CO residents (633 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Gunnison County, CO was 3.98%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Gunnison County, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
384 ± 99
Gulf War (2001-)
126 ± 81
Gulf War (1990s)
114 ± 86

Gunnison County, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.05 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Gunnison County, CO employs 10k people. The largest industries in Gunnison County, CO are Accommodation & Food Services (1,486 people), Construction (1,288 people), and Retail Trade (1,271 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($155,000), Finance & Insurance ($130,417), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($94,135).

Males in Colorado have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,864. The income inequality in Colorado (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

10k

2021 Value

± 753

−0.467%

1 Year decline

± 11%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Gunnison County, CO declined at a rate of −0.467%, from 10.1k employees to 10k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gunnison County, CO, are Management Occupations (1,449 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,075 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,031 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Gunnison County, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10k

2021 Value

± 753

−0.467%

1 Year decline

± 11%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Gunnison County, CO declined at a rate of −0.467%, from 10.1k employees to 10k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gunnison County, CO, are Accommodation & Food Services (1,486 people), Construction (1,288 people), and Retail Trade (1,271 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Gunnison County, CO, though some of these residents may live in Gunnison County, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,073

Median earning men ± $5,451

$28,354

Median earning women ± $4,009

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($200,045), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($93,472), and Information ($83,571).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($50,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,711), and Manufacturing ($41,467).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

273
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
265
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
227
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$58.5k
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
$36.9k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$34.5k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$23.8B
Coal-n.e.c.
$17.7B
Machinery
$15.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($17.7B) and Machinery ($15.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Colorado products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$207B

2020 Value in Colorado

$434B

Projected 2050 Value in Colorado

110% growth

In 2020, total outbound Colorado trade was $207B. This is expected to increase 110% to $434B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Colorado trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$9.69B
Texas
$8.1B
Wyoming
$8.09B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $9.69B, followed by Texas with $8.1B and Wyoming and $8.09B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Colorado shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Gunnison County, CO went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (33.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.88%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (33.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.88%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Gunnison County, CO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.

John Hickenlooper

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Gunnison County, CO awarded 519 degrees. The student population of Gunnison County, CO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,805 male students and 1,884 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Gunnison County, CO are White (398 and 77.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (49 and 9.51%), Unknown (37 and 7.18%), and Two or More Races (17 and 3.3%).

The largest universities in Gunnison County, CO by number of degrees awarded are Western Colorado University (128391) (519 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Gunnison County, CO are General Business Administration & Management (85 and 16.4%), Environmental Studies (62 and 11.9%), and General Education (52 and 10%).

The median tuition cost in Gunnison County, CO for a public four year colleges is $6,816 for in-state students and $18,600 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Gunnison County, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,689 (48.9% men and 51.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,689 students enrolled in Gunnison County, CO, 48.9% men and 51.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,121 records, of which 50.1% were women and 49.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Environmental Studies
33 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
63 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
41 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Gunnison County, CO was Environmental Studies with 33 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Gunnison County, CO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Western Colorado University (128391)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

519 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Colorado University (128391) with 519 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 263 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Gunnison County, CO, which is 1.03 times more than the 256 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 398 degrees mean that there were 8.12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 49 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,816) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,846) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.785% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (1.12M), Some college (999k), and High School or Equivalent (988k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Gunnison County, CO was $435,800 in 2021, which is 1.78 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $381,900 to $435,800, a 14.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Gunnison County, CO is 63.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Gunnison County, CO have an average commute time of 16.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Gunnison County, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2022, 19.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Gunnison County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.21%.

Housing

Property

$435,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$40,961

$4,534

Median Property Taxes

±$446

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Gunnison County, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Gunnison County, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.9%

Homeownership

2021

72.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 63.9% of the housing units in Gunnison County, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Gunnison County, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9639
Census Tract 9638

The following map shows all of the tracts in Gunnison County, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$63,341

Median Household Income

± $3,338

7.1k

Number of Households

± 573

In 2021, the median household income of the 7.1k households in Gunnison County, CO grew to $63,341 from the previous year's value of $60,557.

The following chart displays the households in Gunnison County, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Gunnison County, CO is from Colorado.

0.465

2021 Wage GINI in Colorado

0.467

2020 Wage GINI in Colorado

In 2021, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Colorado across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (53.7%)
Walked (14%)
Carpooled (13.9%)

In 2021, 53.7% of workers in Gunnison County, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (14%) and those who carpooled to work (13.9%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Gunnison County, CO have a shorter commute time (16.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.63% of the workforce in Gunnison County, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Gunnison County, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Gunnison County, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Gunnison County, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 19.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Gunnison County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.21%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gunnison County, CO (2.08k out of 16k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Gunnison County, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 8.8% of the children was living in poverty in Gunnison County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 10.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 179 in Gunnison County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 67.6 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

90.5% of the population of Gunnison County, CO has health coverage, with 44.6% on employee plans, 14.7% on Medicaid, 9.32% on Medicare, 20.4% on non-group plans, and 1.48% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Gunnison County, CO see 1091 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.13% decrease from the previous year (1150 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1955 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 419 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.8% were men and 47.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,091 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Gunnison County, CO

Primary care physicians in Gunnison County, CO see an average of 1,091 patients per year. This represents a 5.13% decrease from the previous year (1,150 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Gunnison County, CO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.7% under 18 years, 30.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.8% were men and 47.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.51%

Uninsured

44.6%

Employer Coverage

14.7%

Medicaid

9.32%

Medicare

20.4%

Non-Group

1.48%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Gunnison County, CO grew by 11.1% from 8.56% to 9.51%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Gunnison County, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Gunnison County, CO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Gunnison County, CO.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 23.6% in Gunnison County, CO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Gunnison County, CO.

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