Gilpin County's estimated 2026 population is 6,191 with a growth rate of 1.94% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gilpin County is the 47th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 5,471 and has seen a growth of 13.16% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.2 years
Female: 47.5 years
Male: 46.9 years
There are 4,934 adults, (1,315 of whom are seniors) in Gilpin County.
Female: 2,622 (44.4%)
Male: 3,279 (55.6%)
The racial composition of Gilpin County includes 87.76% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,179 | 87.76% |
| Two or more races | 432 | 7.32% |
| Black or African American | 152 | 2.58% |
| Native American | 65 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 62 | 1.05% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.19% |
Gilpin County's average per capita income is $65,007. Household income levels show a median of $95,361. The poverty rate stands at 11.18%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $122,771 | - |
| Families | $107,396 | $138,008 |
| Households | $95,361 | $120,546 |
| Non Families | $84,719 | $97,291 |
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