Gunnison, CO
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Gunnison, Colorado Summary
Life in Gunnison research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Gunnison over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Gunnison:
The population in Gunnison is 6,629.
The median home value in Gunnison is $564,780.
The median income in Gunnison is $63,229.
The cost of living in Gunnison is 102 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Gunnison is $1,101.
The unemployment rate in Gunnison is 4.8%.
The poverty rate in Gunnison is 20.6%.
The average high in Gunnison is 53.2° and the average low is 23.1°.
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Gunnison, CO Crime Report
Crime in Gunnison summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Gunnison. Key points include:
There were 154 total crimes in Gunnison in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Gunnison is 2,227.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Gunnison is 318.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Gunnison is 1,909.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Gunnison is -4.17% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Gunnison Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gunnison / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 154 | 2,227.4 | 3,256.9 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 22 | 318.2 | 423.1 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 68.3 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 20 | 289.3 | 286.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 132 | 1,909.2 | 2,833.8 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 15 | 217.0 | 400.3 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 109 | 1,576.5 | 1,909.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 115.7 | 524.3 | 282.7 |
Gunnison, CO Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Gunnison summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Gunnison. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Colorado. Key points include:
The cost of living in Gunnison is 102 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Gunnison is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Gunnison is $564,780.
The median income in Gunnison is $63,229.
Gunnison's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Gunnison Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Gunnison | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 104 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 103 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 106 | 116 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 90 | 100 | |
Gunnison, CO Weather
The average high in Gunnison is 53.2° and the average low is 23.1°.
There are 49.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 18.2 inches of precipitation each year with 96.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Gunnison |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 53.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 23.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 49.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 18.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 96.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Gunnison Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Gunnison
The current population in Gunnison is 6,629. The population has increased 14.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,629 | 4.9% |
| 2021 | 6,322 | 1.2% |
| 2020 | 6,250 | 2.7% |
| 2019 | 6,086 | 2.2% |
| 2018 | 5,955 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 5,927 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 5,890 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 5,892 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 5,840 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 5,783 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gunnison
Gunnison is:
79.7% White with 5,284 White residents.
1.4% African American with 91 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 7 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 71 Asian residents.
0.4% Hawaiian with 25 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
5.4% Two Or More with 359 Two Or More residents.
11.9% Hispanic with 792 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Gunnison | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.7% | 66.2% | 58.9% |
| African American | 1.4% | 3.8% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 5.4% | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 11.9% | 22.1% | 18.7% |
Gender in Gunnison
Gunnison is 45.7% female with 3,032 female residents.
Gunnison is 54.3% male with 3,596 male residents.
| Gender | Gunnison | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.7% | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Male | 54.3% | 50.7% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gunnison for adults over 25
0.0% of adults in Gunnison completed < 9th grade.
0.0% of adults in Gunnison completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Gunnison completed high school / ged.
12.0% of adults in Gunnison completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Gunnison completed associate's degree.
38.0% of adults in Gunnison completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Gunnison completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Gunnison completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Gunnison completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Gunnison | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 0.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 38.0% | 27.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 12.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Gunnison, Colorado
8.3% of households in Gunnison earn Less than $10,000.
2.1% of households in Gunnison earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.9% of households in Gunnison earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.5% of households in Gunnison earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.2% of households in Gunnison earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.9% of households in Gunnison earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.0% of households in Gunnison earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.6% of households in Gunnison earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.0% of households in Gunnison earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.6% of households in Gunnison earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Gunnison | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.3% | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.1% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.9% | 5.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.5% | 5.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.2% | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.9% | 15.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.0% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.6% | 19.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.0% | 10.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.6% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
