Gunnison County's estimated 2026 population is 17,471 with a growth rate of 0.18% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gunnison County is the 29th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 15,290 and has seen a growth of 14.26% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.5 years
Female: 39.5 years
Male: 36.3 years
There are 14,627 adults, (2,603 of whom are seniors) in Gunnison County.
Female: 7,798 (45.2%)
Male: 9,443 (54.8%)
The racial composition of Gunnison County includes 87.07% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,012 | 87.07% |
| Two or more races | 1,288 | 7.47% |
| Other race | 378 | 2.19% |
| Black or African American | 284 | 1.65% |
| Asian | 158 | 0.92% |
| Native American | 108 | 0.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.08% |
Gunnison County's average per capita income is $49,847. Household income levels show a median of $84,527. The poverty rate stands at 11.27%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $133,750 | - |
| Families | $124,054 | $146,961 |
| Households | $84,527 | $108,255 |
| Non Families | $46,919 | $62,662 |
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