Gilpin County, Colorado
County
Overview
- County Name
- Gilpin County
- State
- Colorado
- FIPS Code
- 08047
- State FIPS
- 08
- County FIPS
- 047
Geography
- Land Area
- 150.02 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.36 sq mi
- Total Area
- 150.39 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.861156
- Longitude
- -105.528878
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 5,842
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 4,874
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,410 | 92.6% |
| Hispanic | 432 | 7.4% |
| White | 5,065 | 86.7% |
| Black | 152 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 62 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 63 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,590 | 94.2% |
| Hispanic | 285 | 5.8% |
| White | 4,252 | 87.2% |
| Black | 156 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 75 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 105 | 2.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 5,901
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $97,290
- Poverty Rate
- 11.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 649
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,179 | 87.8% |
| Black | 152 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 62 | 1.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,542
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,185 | 26.1% |
| Republican | 951 | 20.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,302 | 50.7% |
| Other | 6 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,469 | 54.4% |
| Female | 2,073 | 45.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,689 | 81.2% |
| Hispanic | 199 | 4.4% |
| Black | 12 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 53 | 1.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,296
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 72.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,694 | 73.0% |
| Hispanic | 113 | 56.8% |
| Black | 6 | 50.0% |
| Asian | 39 | 73.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,754 | 71.0% |
| Female | 1,542 | 74.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 490 (10.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,502 (52.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,746
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $573,596
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,665
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 66.1%
- Public Transit
- 4.3%
- Work From Home
- 15.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.