Gunnison County, Colorado
County
Overview
- County Name
- Gunnison County
- State
- Colorado
- FIPS Code
- 08051
- State FIPS
- 08
- County FIPS
- 051
Geography
- Land Area
- 3239.14 sq mi
- Water Area
- 20.49 sq mi
- Total Area
- 3259.63 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.670499
- Longitude
- -107.056880
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 16,971
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,355
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,374 | 90.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,595 | 9.4% |
| White | 14,731 | 86.8% |
| Black | 68 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 75 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 51 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 26 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,306 | 92.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,052 | 7.3% |
| White | 12,682 | 88.3% |
| Black | 133 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 229 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 233 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 17,241
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $84,967
- Poverty Rate
- 10.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,820
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,012 | 87.1% |
| Black | 284 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 158 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 11,833
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,258 | 27.5% |
| Republican | 2,299 | 19.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,045 | 51.1% |
| Other | 21 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,226 | 52.6% |
| Female | 5,604 | 47.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,872 | 83.4% |
| Hispanic | 505 | 4.3% |
| Black | 8 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 109 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,845
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 74.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,496 | 75.9% |
| Hispanic | 271 | 53.7% |
| Black | 4 | 50.0% |
| Asian | 77 | 70.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,562 | 73.3% |
| Female | 4,282 | 76.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,340 (12.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 7,545 (63.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 12,506
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $635,834
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,359
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 55.0%
- Public Transit
- 4.1%
- Work From Home
- 17.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 39.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.